Welcome Back To Newton Abbot Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Progressive in bumpers and also going the right way over hurdles, defying a penalty at the first attempt in a 19f Taunton novice in February. Ran at least as well in defeat attempting to concede weight all around at Newbury just 4 days later and looks sure to make another bold bid.

French bumper winner. Placed on first 2 hurdle starts for new connections before improving again to edge out a similarly progressive one on his handicap debut at Sandown. Further progress when runner-up both outings since and very much sets the standard.

Fairly useful hurdler who opened his account on the back of a breathing operation/9 weeks off in 9-runner maiden at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 24 days ago, kept up to work. Ought to be competitive under a penalty.

Lightly-raced maiden on the level but has made a discouraging start over hurdles.

Has yet to show any ability.

Related to some useful performers in these silks but showed little in a Huntingdon novice hurdle in October 2021 and unseated rider first on Uttoxeter hurdling debut/comeback 3 weeks ago.

Well held completed start over hurdles.

Showed a bit on January's debut at Ffos Las (15.8f) but looked in need of more of a test. Saddle slipped early when pulled up at Taunton 8 weeks later.

Fair Flat winner in France who was considerately handled when well held on Taunton hurdle debut 9 days ago. Probably one for handicaps further down the line.