Nicol Celebration Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Took a step forward from hurdling debut when fourth of 8 in a Newcastle maiden in February. Failed to meet expectations over C&D the following month but ought to be in the shake up if ready to roll after a break.

Showed improved form dropped in trip in first-time cheekpieces when second of 15 in a Sligo maiden (16.8f) in July. Failed to improve any further with the headgear left off switched to a handicap last time but was easy to back on that occasion and remains unexposed. Big player.

Fairly useful performer on the Flat who shaped better than the distance beaten suggests on the first of 2 juvenile hurdle starts in late 2022. Below form last 2 outings on the level and has since left Archie Watson for 16,500 gns. Tongue tied. One to note.

Fairly useful maiden at best on Flat (stays 1¼m), but bought for only £2,500 after disappointing in a brief spell with Tom Lacey and was well held tried hurdling at Cartmel 17 days ago.

Well held on her sole outing on the Flat (for Grant Tuer) and went with no promise tried hurdling at Perth 21 months later.

Well held in pair of bumpers and it was a similar story on last month's hurdling debut at Perth.

Modest form in 3 bumpers so improvement needed on hurdle/stable debut.