Tom Buckley's Rides Today

Hinted at a revival at Mussleburgh (23.8f) on New Year's Day and, well backed, duly confirmed promise of that run when bolting up at Plumpton (25f) 6 days ago. Leading claims under a penalty.

Merely hinted at ability in maiden/novice hurdles but did at least show more when fourth in a big-field Wetherby handicap (19.7f) in February. Even longer trip needs to bring about further progress.

Opening mark on the stiff side but she did show more than previously when a keeping on fourth in a Fakenham handicap (23.4f, heavy) in January. 1 lb lower now and longer trip a likely plus.

Maiden hurdler who again looked set to be placed when unseating at the last at Fontwell (21.7f) in December 2019. Not see since finishing fourth over fences the following month but no forlorn hope.

Veteran who has run with credit both starts this winter, beaten 5.5 lengths in to fourth at Taunton (19f) in January. Each-way possibilities back up in trip.

Closely related to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Getabuzz. Regressive form in his qualifying hurdle runs and, on the back of a wind op, he was well held on handicap debut in January.

Point winner in May who ran best race to date when last seen, finishing a clear second at Ludlow (23.8f) in November 2019. Absent since and the betting may prove a useful guide on return.

Runner-up twice off higher marks last season, but ended that campaign on a downer and has failed to complete both starts this time round. Returns from a short break now.

Placed in a couple of handicaps for Dan Skelton last summer and hard to detract how he'd of figured on yard debut at Fontwell (21.7f) in October, falling at the sixth. This should reveal more.

Veteran hurdler who is no better than modest nowadays and has been struggling to make an impact of late. However, this at least more suitable than his latest Leicester assignment.

Hinted at ability in bumpers but no real impact over hurdles, nor 3 starts over fences this winter. Switch back to hurdling needs to have a positive effect now.

Limited impact in bumpers/over hurdles in Ireland. However, not entirely disgraced when midfield in a Taunton handicap (23.9f) last month. This longer trip worth exploring on that evidence.

Fame And Glory gelding who has offered little in pair of bumpers/trio of maiden hurdles this winter. Plenty more needed now handicapping and blinkers are enlisted.

Limited impact upon joining this yard and she appeared lit up by the application of a first-time visor at Taunton last month, going with zest but beaten some way out. Others more persuasive.

Long-standing maiden who has been well held on each of his 3 starts over fences this season.

Well held in a bumper and 5 hurdling outings, lookin far from enthusiastic when pulled up early final circuit at Warwick (26f) last week. Hard to fancy on that evidence.

Fair hurdler/chaser at his best but pulled up on each of his 2 starts so far this term. Mark is easing but hard to recommend.