Canine Premier Flex Plus Joint Supplement Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Showed little in 2 bumpers but shaped with much more promise when third in 24-runner maiden at Naas (18.8f, soft) on hurdles debut in December. Unsuited by the drop in trip at Newcastle and wasted no time getting back to form when second at Musselburgh (17.4f) 3 weeks ago.

Fair Flat winner but unproven beyond 8.5f and stamina may well be an issue in this sphere judged on his first try at Newcastle.

Fair in bumpers but hasn't got anywhere near that level in 6 attempts over hurdles. Tongue strap on for the 1st time.

Fairly useful handicapper on Flat and being brought along steadily in this sphere, fourth in a Ffos Las novice that worked out before a good second at Huntingdon (15.8f). Big run expected.

Winning pointer who shaped promisingly in his only bumper and did the same sent hurdling when runner-up to subsequent EBF Final winner Crambo at Bangor in February. Likely to improve and has leading claims on that form.

Modest Flat winner who has found only one too good on each of his 3 starts over hurdles, overdoing the forcing tactics tackling softer ground than previously at Musselburgh in November. Must enter calculations back from a break.

In good hands but has shown just poor form in a trio of bumpers.

Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m) but has made no impact in 3 starts over hurdles.