Stratford

Some of these are unexposed over hurdles and the market moves will be interesting but NORTHERN ROSE is well suited by this track, and this modest race may provide an opportunity to open her hurdling account at the 24th attempt. Buxted Reel returned from a break with a low-key run last month but will be dangerous if back on song. Hellion and Giddyupadingdong are among the group of possible improvers. Dublinofficecallin won for a different stable in April but that was a 2m4f race in which the emphasis was on stamina.[Chris Wilson]