Spotlight Eyecatching third in Cheltenham handicap (2m1f) last month on debut for Nicky Henderson and first run since going close in Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree in April 2023; has low mileage and could still have further progress in him; this new trip is worth exploring; respected.

Spotlight Lightly raced 7yo whose Doncaster reappearance effort (2m) suggests he'll be suited by this step back up in distance (1-1 over 2m3f); has two pieces of solid form at Ascot (1m7f) and looks interesting back here, assuming he takes well to added cheekpieces.

Spotlight Probably best to forgive his Kempton efforts (chase/hurdle) this season, slowly away and soon pulled up latest; solid spell culminated in a creditable fourth in last year's Betfair Hurdle and he's a likely player on that form; 1-1 at Ascot.

Spotlight Absent since running well in good handicap at Haydock (2m3f) eight weeks ago; steadily progressive and has a respectable record when fresh, as his reappearance success confirms; remains of interest.

Spotlight Contrasting performances this season, recording a clearcut success in notable handicap at Chepstow (2m3f; form has worked out well) then disappointing favourite at Haydock; good chance provided he rebounds.

Spotlight Low-mileage mare who was 3-4 last season and ran well (close second over 2m3f) at Bangor on reappearance; tapped for toe over 2m last time and this step back up in distance looks a plus; not dismissed.

Spotlight Respectable form in mares' handicaps this term, winning at Warwick (2m5f) then running well at Cheltenham (2m4f); remains on career-high mark and goes back against males, so this looks a stiffer assignment.

Spotlight Absent since well held in first-time visor (retained) at Haydock eight weeks ago; seems best when fresh, as his reappearance effort confirms (ties in with Kamsinas on that form); could go well.

Spotlight Very productive in his early days, scoring five times; inconsistent since but ran encouragingly in first-time cheekpieces at Newbury (2m4f) most recently and may build on that effort; back on last winning mark and has possibilities in the retained headgear.

Spotlight Soon became erratic during his spell over fences and benefited from the return to hurdles here (1m7f; ran respectably in big field) last time; however, faces stiffer competition back up two grades.

Spotlight Talented but mercurial and lacks recent match practice having been absent since chase success ten months ago; current mark reflects the decline of his hurdles form last season.

Spotlight Easily completed a hat-trick at maiden/novice level but his limitations appeared to be somewhat exposed in a Taunton handicap last time and this is a further step up in grade; opposed.

Spotlight Has shown that he retains plenty of ability since returning from lengthy absence, fourth here (2m5f) last time; however, he's the oldest contender and faces a tough assignment back up in grade.

Spotlight Record of 1-4 as a juvenile hurdler last term; badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for a year, and brings weak form claims to this handicap debut; 6lb out of weights.