Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Well-made sort who displayed race-by-race progress in bumpers, staying on gradually when third in a 14-runner contest at Huntingdon (15.8f) 24 days ago. Longer trip promises to suit now his attentions switch to hurdling and he's worth a second look.

Placed on second of 2 starts in points but failed to beat a rival on first 2 starts under Rules and never threatened on the back of wind surgery when fourth of 6 in bumper at Newcastle (16.9f) 23 days ago. Passed over now hurdling up in trip.

Displayed some ability only start in bumpers and showed benefit of hurdles debut effort when fourth of 7 in a Ludlow maiden (23.8f) 5 weeks ago. In good hands and surprise were that to prove his limit.

Poor maiden who again offered little when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.6f) in January. Hard to make a case for back in maiden company with a first-time tongue tie reached for.

Jack Hobbs gelding who is bred to be a useful jumper but looked one for the longer term when not knocked about and ninth of 12 in bumper at Doncaster (16.6f) on debut 24 days ago. Step up in trip entitled to suit now hurdling.