EBF British Stallion Studs 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Has made a promising start under Rules, showing a good attitude when landing Chepstow maiden and a novice at Taunton. Quickly back on track when losing out narrowly on handicap bow at latter track last month and should go well again despite 10 lb penalty.

Successful twice in points since finishing third in a Tipperary bumper for Colin Bowe in March 2021 and ran to a fairly-useful level when making a winning start over hurdles at Warwick (19f, soft). Quickly bounced back when fourth at Ffos Las but looks vulnerable under a penalty again.

Runner-up in a bumper and made second hurdles start a winning one at Bangor (19.6f, heavy), going with enthusiasm. Struggled under a penalty at Doncaster since, however, and similar scenario awaits.

Kayf Tara gelding who has shaped promisingly both runs in this sphere, third of 13 in novice hurdle here (15.5f) last time. Likely that this step up in trip will help unlock improvement and he's a big player.

Dual chase winner in France who produced his best effort yet on these shores when second in a 19.6f Bangor handicap hurdle on return in November. Turned over when odds on for a 15.5f novice here since but step back up in trip looks a good move.

Winner of sole completed start between the flags and Rules debut fifth of 13 in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle (23.3f) on New Year's Eve was encouraging enough. Still, he may be seen in a better light when switched to handicaps.