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

Runner-up in a decent Lingfield handicap last month prior to going one better in first-time cheekpieces when making all in a big-field Ludlow maiden (21.2f, heavy). Beau Morgan's claim negates the majority of his 6 lb penalty and he's a big player.

Out of a winning hurdler and, having shown ability in a couple of bumpers, he made a winning start over hurdles in France in October. However, subsequent effort at Nantes was poor and needs to get back on track returned to these shores with a first-time hood enlisted.

Dual bumper winner who built on his Newton Abbot hurdle debut second when going one better over 2m at Fakenham at the start of November. Didn't do much wrong when finding just one too good upped in trip for his handicap debut at Ascot (21.6f, good) and he represents a yard in terrific form.

Fetched £43,000 after finishing placed on both completed starts in Irish points but failed to meet market expectations (sent off at 5/6) when only fourth on Rules debut in a Fakenham maiden hurdle.

Showed fair form when placed twice in bumpers but laboured performances over hurdles so far. Tongue strap applied.

Pivotal gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including useful French 7.5f winner Vanada. Dam 9.5f/15f winner on Flat in France. Represents a top yard and it will be interesting to see what the market has to say.