Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Overcame inexperience on only start in bumpers and again looked a good prospect sent hurdling after 7 months off at Stratford (16.3f). Lost his unbeaten record with a bit of a whimper over C&D but quickly back on track when third at Chepstow last time despite hanging left from 3 out. Should go well.

Useful bumper winner who confirmed the promise of his hurdling debut given a more positive ride when scoring at Haydock (15.6f) just over 10 weeks ago. Open to further improvement and hard to beat.

Out of a winning hurdler but well held in bumpers/over hurdles.

Fairly useful stayer on the level who was in the process of leaving his hurdling debut form behind when unseating his rider 2 out (in share of second at time) at Fontwell 13 days ago. Capable of better.

Down the field in 2 bumpers and safely held both starts over hurdles. Needs this for a handicap mark.

Well held in a brace of novice hurdles.

In need of the experience on sole outing in bumpers and down the field both starts over hurdles.

Winning pointer who showed a bit on Navan hurdling debut but went backwards at Naas last time.

Looks a handicap project, held up and still behind when hampered last at Uttoxeter a fortnight ago.

Fairly useful at up to 1m on the Flat but offered little on hurdling/stable debut at Sandown in December.