Boodles 'Rising Stars' Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Useful hurdler who made a winning start over fences at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 11/8) last month. Somewhat disappointing when second in higher grade at Tipperary since but warrants respect nonetheless.

Won both his outings over hurdles last term, posting fairly-useful form when taking 10-runner novice when last seen at Chepstow (16f, good) 9 months ago. Asked a big question on debut over fences but is worth monitoring in the market.

Won all 3 completed starts over hurdles last season and was well supported when pulled up (broke blood vessel) in Imperial Cup at Sandown on final outing. Pitched straight into Grade 2 event on chasing bow but was successful on sole outing in points back in 2021.

Won 3 of his 6 starts over timber last term, putting up a personal best when taking Select Hurdle at Sandown on final start. Posted promising second on chase debut at Chepstow (19.5f, heavy) last month and is the one to beat.

Fairly-useful chaser who bagged his fifth win of season when readily taking 4-runner handicap at Exeter (19.2f, good) 30 days ago. In deeper waters now, though.

Three-time winner over hurdles who got off the mark at the first attempt in this sphere when taking 7-runner novice at Worcester (20f, soft, 3/1) 30 days ago. May have more to offer over fences but faces a much stiffer task now.