Hereford Racehorse Ownership Club Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Third in sole in Irish point and well backed when landing a Sedgefield bumper last December. Returned to make a winning start over hurdles in a 2½m heavy-ground Carlisle novice in October, suited by the emphasis on stamina. Should be more to come now stepping up in trip.

Won sole Irish point in February and made a successful start over hurdles in 3m Hexham maiden last month, impressing with his attitude to get back up having been headed. Open to progress.

Runner-up all 3 starts over hurdles last term and improved when easily going one better in 3m Ffos Las handicap on his reappearance. Likely to be very competitive under a penalty back in novice company

Didn't show much in a pair of bumpers in the spring and fared no better sent hurdling at Uttoxeter a month ago.

Unplaced both completed starts in Irish points (latest May 2021). Likely outsider on hurdle debut.

Well held in a bumper and maiden hurdle so he's hard to make case for here.

Performed with credit both outings in France and made an encouraging start for his new connections when second in a 2½m Ffos Las maiden hurdle last month. Didn't obviously shape as if in need of this longer trip on that occasion but he is open to improvement.

Well held in a pair of Irish bumpers (for Sean McParlan) and on Chepstow hurdling debut 18 days ago.