British Stallion Studs EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Made the frame both starts in points and winner of first 2 starts under Rules, namely bumper at Newbury and novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f). Big improvement upped in class when third in Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and hard to beat back at this level.

Won a small-field Perth bumper in June. Fourth under a penalty at Carlisle 4 months later. Hurdle debut.

Down the field in a bumper and maiden hurdle in the spring and fared no better on first outing since leaving Paul John Gilligan (for £2,500) after 6 months off at Ayr 18 days ago.

Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 21f) Knight In Dubai. Never involved in a Carlisle bumper 17 days ago.

Showed a bit in 2 bumpers and a juvenile hurdle last season. Still to be asked for his effort when falling 2 out on his Hexham return, although that flight is a long way from home there.

Successful both completed starts in Irish points but did too much too soon in a Kelso bumper on Rules debut back in May. Shaped like a stayer when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle back there (16.2f, heavy, 11/1) on hurdles bow 25 days ago fitted with tongue tie.

€35,000 3-y-o, £16,000 5-y-o, Telescope gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to Gold Cup winner Sizing John. Made the frame on sole outing in Irish point and is worth a check in the market on NH debut.

15/2, showed a bit when 17 lengths sixth of 8 on 2m Kelso debut (heavy) 18 days ago. Should be wiser now but minor role probably best he can hope for.