Won and placed on the Flat in France and came home 6L clear of his rivals when taking a 2m hurdle at Uttoxeter (good-to-soft) on stable debut last month. One to note despite carrying a penalty.
Placed on the Flat for Owen Burrows and has shown ability in two starts over hurdles since joining this yard. Had wind surgery since finishing 17L fourth at Plumpton (2m, good) in September.
Maiden winner over 1m4f at Ffos Las (good) in August. Decent efforts in two handicaps in that sphere since and represents a good yard on hurdling debut.
Struggled in five starts on the Flat for his previous yard. Joined a good stable but is probably best watched on hurdling debut.
Forecasts
Idilico (1/1), Our Power (5/4), Banksy's Art (14/1), Mutanaqel (16/1), Tour de Paris (33/1)
IDILICO impressed on hurdling debut last month and he is taken to defy a penalty to take this opening contest. The selection can get the better of his rivals here with Our Power looking the pick of the Alan King pair and as such he can claim second ahead of Mutanaqel who is making his third start over hurdles.