Connor Hagans Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

£25,000 buy after placing in both Irish points. Better effort in bumpers when fifth of 9 at Wetherby on debut in February. Possibly more one for chasing further down the line given his physique.

Bumper winner who progressed further over hurdles when second in 12-runner maiden at Doncaster (19.4f, good) 4 weeks ago, staying on well. More to come now upped in trip and this rates an excellent opportunity.

Placed on 2 of 3 starts in Irish points and shaped like a stayer when fourth of 8 sole outing in bumpers. In need of the experience sent hurdling when fifth of 11 at Fontwell in October and open to improvement up in trip.

Debut bumper winner for Paul Webber. Offered plenty to work when third of 12 on Ludlow hurdle debut in October but has gone backwards since. Needs to get back on track.

Down the field in a bumper for Fergal O'Brien and looked badly in need of the experience when pulled up on Taunton hurdle debut 53 days ago.

Modest maiden on the Flat who fared a lot better than previously in this sphere when fourth in 8-runner maiden at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 13 days ago.