BetGoodwin Chris Gordon EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Expensive recruit from the Irish pointing field who is shaping up nicely over hurdles, placing in maiden/novices before making a successful switch to handicap company at Sandown (2m, heavy) last month. More to come, particularly at this trip.

Point winner who struck at the third time of asking over hurdles in Hexham maiden over this trip (heavy) last month. That form is nothing special but he has the potential for better again.

Left his hurdling debut behind when landing 7-runner novice hurdle (5/1) at Fakenham (2½m, heavy) 19 days ago. Open to further progress.

Better effort in maiden hurdles for Padraig Roche in Ireland over the summer when sixth of 12 at Kilbeggan but the form is barely modest. Likely outsider now setting out for new stable with a tongue tie added.

Showed ability without threatening in 2m Newbury maiden hurdle on debut just before Christmas. Should progress, particularly now stepping up in trip.

Unplaced completed start in points and has failed to complete both starts under Rules, pulled up when sent off 200/1 for a 20.5f Leicester novice hurdle last time.

Point winner who made a successful start under Rules in Newton Abbot bumper in October. Not up to a Cheltenham listed bumper next time and beaten 18 lengths when third on 2m course hurdle debut last month. Needs to step up on that form but it's early days and Harry Cobden is booked.