racingtv.com Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Placed on all 3 starts in bumpers prior to making a successful switch to hurdles at Warwick (2m, heavy) last month. Definitely more to come and might be up to defying the penalty.

Fair hurdler. Cheekpieces on first time, off the mark in 15-runner maiden hurdle (evens) at Huntingdon (19.5f, heavy) 19 days ago, well on top finish. More will be needed under a penalty.

Successful on his sole outing in points but didn't achieve much when well-held fourth on bumper debut and well beaten in 2 hurdles since. Tongue tied first time now.

Little promise in a bumper last season and pulled up in 2 hurdles this winter.

Three runs on the Flat for Johnny Murtagh in spring 2022, showing promise on the third occasion. Off for nearly 2 years ahead of this switch to hurdles and best watched unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.

Failed to set the world alight in 3 starts on the Flat in Slovakia last year but he was a runaway winner on hurdles debut for new connections at Stratford (19f, heavy) last month. This is tougher but he's something of an unknown quantity.

Kayf Tara filly who caught the eye under a considerate ride at Kempton 3 weeks ago but unlikely to be of interest this side of handicaps.

Fairly useful maiden on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas and made a sound start to his hurdle career for new connections when second of 5 at Market Rasen in February. Open to progress for a stable among the winners.