Cotes de Paris Stratford

Opened hurdles account in a Hereford handicap in March last year. Hasn't progressed this season, in first-time cheekpieces (now discarded)/tongue strap when remote third back at Hereford in November, but he's had a breathing operation since and dropped below last winning mark.

Bumper winner in Ireland and promise on her seasonal/stable debut. After a couple of lesser efforts, took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 10 in maiden at Bangor in February, the winner and third successful since. Interesting back in a handicap.

Successful twice last season for current yard, including over C&D. Made the frame twice last summer, but after a fall over fences he ran poorly in first-time visor (now discarded) when last seen in this sphere on Boxing Day. Winner on the Flat since so he's one to note.

Recorded back-to-back wins in May last year, over C&D on the first occasion. Had been struggling for form until finishing fifth of 13 at Warwick in March, but has gone backwards from that effort in 2 subsequent outings. Visor now the choice of headgear.

Career-best effort over fences when landing a Sedgefield handicap in September. From his lower mark back hurdling, respectable third over 2m at Kempton in October, before seeming stretched by 21f next time. Yet to win over hurdles, though.

Bumper winner on debut for current yard and placed all 3 starts in maiden hurdles. After 6 months off, was prominent in the betting on handicap debut but ran below form when fourth of 5 at Ludlow last month, though it still remains early days for him.

Runner-up both outings in Irish points and made the frame on 3 of first 4 starts over hurdles. Below-par effort when eighth of 15 in a series final handicap at Kelso last time, though made her move from the rear too quickly. Drops in grade with cheekpieces added.

Made a winning handicap debut at Huntingdon in May 2023. However, he failed to kick on over hurdles that year (was a good fifth of 9 in the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot) and absent over 2 years ahead of first run since leaving David Bridgwater (has had breathing operation).

3-time C&D winner with latest success in June last year. Not seen to best effect next 2 outings, before shaping as if better for the run after 6 months off when fifth of 9 here 22 days ago. Now only 1 lb higher than for his success last summer.

Made the frame on second of 2 starts in Irish points but little impact in a bumper and 4 novice hurdles, well beaten at Ludlow on latest outing in February. Makes handicap debut, though likely to need further than this in time.

Winner on the Flat for this yard in February 2025. Has raced only twice over hurdles since, absent 7 months prior to his return on the level in March and possibly still needed the run when well held at Uttoxeter 22 days ago. Mark has eased further with cheekpieces back on.

Won first 2 outings in handicaps last season. However, having been tried over fences to start the current campaign his form has gone the wrong way reverted to hurdling, pulled up at Chepstow 17 days ago. Cheekpieces reached for.

Made the frame in maiden at Worcester last summer but has offered little in handicaps since, finishing down the field upped to 2¾m at this course 22 days ago.

Not much promise in points nor first 2 starts under Rules but there were better signs on his final 2 qualifying runs, third of 8 in maiden hurdle at Taunton in January. Could yet do better in handicaps having undergone a breathing operation. Engaged 7.10 Exeter Friday.

Fair maiden for Emma Lavelle but after 17-month absence she was tailed off making her stable debut in March. In first-time tongue strap, fared better when fourth of 6 in handicap at Warwick 3 weeks later, though was reported to have bled.