888Sport Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Bumper winner who has taken very well to hurdling, following up his Downpatrick success with something to spare at Killarney (22.8f) in August. Open to further progress.

Fairly useful chaser who opened his account over hurdles in a 3-runner novice at Worcester (23f, good) in July, well ridden. This is a whole lot tougher.

Well held in a couple of bumpers (for Daniel Murphy), but he was successful in 2 of his 3 starts in points and made a winning start over hurdles in likeable fashion at Kelso (20.9f) 20 days ago. That wasn't a particularly strong race but he's open to improvement.

Improved in first-time cheekpieces when opening his hurdles account in a 9-runner handicap (3/1) at Newbury in March. Disappointed at Ayr on final outing but quickly back to winning ways at Worcester (23f) on reappearance. Solid contender.

Multiple winning pointer who landed a pair of hunter chases for Matthew Hampton back in the spring. Added to his tally in 3-runner handicap at Warwick 16 days ago, though typically looked less than straightforward. Faces a stiff task on hurdles debut.

Won sole start in points in April and followed up in 12-runner maiden hurdle at Clonmel (16.7f) on Rules debut 23 days ago, despite going in snatches. Will improve.