William Hill More Top Prices Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)

Progressive stayer on Flat for Ralph Beckett in 2023. 200,000 gns purchase in the autumn of that year and overcame a sizeable absence fitted with a tongue strap (also had breathing op) in tidy fashion on his Doncaster hurdling debut last month. Sure to progress and can defy a penalty.

Malinas gelding. Third of 4 finishers sole outing in points in May and offered little in a Sedgefield bumper on his Rules debut 3 weeks ago.

Hinted at ability prior to falling 2 out at Bangor on hurdling debut in November but was always behind in a similar event back there 2 weeks ago.

Won his only start in Irish points in February. Failed to repeat his first effort over hurdles when third at Sedgefield (16.8f) 3 weeks ago but it remains early days.

Progressive in bumpers, opening his account at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) in March, staying on to lead post. In need of the experience sent hurdling after 9 months off when fifth of 9 at Leicester 22 days ago. Down in trip and may need a bit more time to fulfil his potential in this sphere.

Bred more for the Flat but a good sort physically and second of 5 on debut at Kelso January 2023. Understandably shaped as if needing the run 23 months on over C&D recently.

Dam half-sister to useful hurdler (2m winner) Improvisation. Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¼m), well below form last 2 starts. Has left Hughie Morrison ahead of hurdle debut. Market can point the way.

Modest handicapper nowadays on Flat (stays 1¾m), one of better recent efforts last time. Makes little appeal on hurdle debut.

Modest in bumpers and well held both starts over hurdles, albeit out of depth last time.