15:30 Newcastle — Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Handicap Hurdle ratings & form

1Esprit Du Potier (FR)Derek FoxLucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore17/4P341d—124—1/51.1+

Pulled up in major handicap last month; this is much easier; may still have potential

2Both Barrels (GB)Craig NicholD W Whillans61-81622d—124—1/51.1+

Won at Kelso 19 days ago and this progressive 8yo has a chance for his in-form yard

4Skuna Bay (IRE)Theo GillardDonald McCain42-15219d—120—1/51.1+

Didn't jump well enough on last month's chase debut but won a novice hurdle in November

5Forged Well (IRE)Ryan ManiaMartin Todhunter3-6F1U7d—110—1/51.1+

Third chase start when winning in good style here (2m7f, good to soft) six weeks ago