Richard And Ann Hitchings Memorial Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Point scorer who made it third time lucky over hurdles in 19f Fontwell maiden in March. Disappointed in a 23f Bangor handicap on final start in April but returns from 6 months off with his yard in flying form.

Point winner who won 2 of his 3 bumpers for this yard and made an encouraging start to his hurdle career when 3 lengths second of 4 in 23f Uttoxeter novice 10 days ago. Open to improvement.

Won a point bumper. Posted an encouraging fifth of 11 in listed bumper at Newbury on Rules debut but not in the same form at Warwick 4 weeks later. Been off for 7 months ahead of this hurdle debut over a significantly longer trip.

Off mark in Irish points at fourth attempt (Mar 2025) and he's an interesting Rules debutant for a very good yard. Wears tongue strap.

Runner-up on second of starts in Irish points but well held in bumper and 2 maiden hurdles in the first half of 2025. Hooded for first time on return.

£110,000 purchase after winning his sole start in Irish points (May 2024). It's taken a while for new connections to get him to the track but he'd certainly enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong.

Bumper winner for Ben Pauling. Had an underwhelming first campaign over hurdles for this yard (not helped by a crashing fall second start) but still early days. Has had a second wind operation ahead of this first outing for 6 months.