Finished well beaten in a heavy ground point-to-point at Moira last December on his sole start in that sphere. Worth a check in the market on Rules debut.
Failed to complete in two of his three point-to-point starts and pulled up on hurdling debut. Slightly better effort when 34L fourth over 2m7f at Worcester (good) on debut for this yard last time out however.
Point-to-point winner on good ground in November 2016. Fair fourth in a maiden hurdle over an extended 2m5f at Hereford (soft) in January but pulled up on his only subsequent start. Had wind surgery since his latest outing.
Impressive 30L winner of a point-to-point on soft ground at Brampton Bryan in April. Bought for £85,000 subsequently and looks likely to play a leading role on Rules debut.
Non-Runners
1
Diomede Des Mottes14
Weight: 11-0| Age: 5
T: D Skelton J: Harry Skelton
NR
Forecasts
Shannon Hill (1/3), Rambling Rector (10/3), Diomede Des Mottes (11/2), Eyreshill (16/1), Gambling Gamut (50/1)
SHANNON HILL can get off the mark at the first attempt in this opening maiden hurdle. The selection impressed on his sole point-to-point start and he looks capable of seeing off Diomede de Mottes who should appreciate this step up in distance. Third place can go to Eyreshill who is making his Rules debut for a good stable.