Gary Slater Memorial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland but offered little on hurdles debut for new yard at Worcester 8 days ago.

Warwick bumper winner who proved to be a disappointment for no obvious reason on his hurdling debut in Uttoxeter novice in June. In good hands, though, and is one for shortlist.

Exposed maiden on Flat and not seen for over 2 years. Best watched on hurdles bow for new yard here.

Made the frame on sole bumper start but below that level on Warwick hurdles bow 21 days ago. Up against it.

Offered something to work on both starts in bumpers 3 months apart but proved to be a disappointment on hurdles debut at Worcester last month and looks yard's second string here.

Boasts appealing pedigree and made a winning start in bumpers at Killarney in May. Since joined Tim Vaughan and must enter calculations on hurdles debut here.

Bred to need time and distance and shaped in kind on sole bumper outing and when eighth at Chepstow on hurdles debut earlier this month.

£56,000 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam multiple point winner/maiden under Rules, half-sister to very smart hurdler/high-class chaser (stayed 25f) Vinndication. Disputing lead when fell last only start in Irish points (May 12). Interesting.

Off the mark at first time of asking in bumpers for Paul Webber at Southwell in May. Since joined new yard and warrants respect on first crack over hurdles.

No show on debut in Southwell bumper in May and likely best watched on switch to hurdles.

Fair winner on Flat but done majority of her racing over sprint distances and unsurprisingly made little impact on hurdles bow at Stratford recently.

Dual bumper winner who signed off last term with an excellent third of 16 in Grade 2 Aintree bumper in April. Very much one to consider now starting out in this sphere.