Eco-Power Group Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Fair 14f Flat winner who was most impressive when scoring on his hurdles debut at Kelso in March. jumping really well. Well held in the Anniversary at Aintree following month but back on track when third under a penalty at Bangor on return. Can make presence felt.

From a good family but has disappointed both starts since showing some promise in a bumper on debut.

€195,000 buy after winning sole start in Irish points (Oct 2024) and he made a positive start in this sphere when fifth of 14 in novice hurdle (25/1) at Chepstow. However, folded tamely at Fos Las 3 weeks ago.

€46,000 3-y-o, Gemix gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart hurdler/chase winner (stayed 19f) Bleu Et Rouge. Plenty about him physically and showed plenty to work on when fifth in bumper at Newbury. Makes hurdles debut.

£20,000 Malinas gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner/fair hurdler River Walk. Dam unraced half-sister to bumper winner/useful hurdler (stays 3m) Stoney Mountain. Eye-catching start when second in bumper at Chepstow in April, left with plenty to do. Makes hurdles debut.

Sent off a big price but he quickened nicely to land 16-runner bumper here on debut in January. Improved when fifth of 15 in Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April (hampered late on) and made decent start over hurdles when third in Newbury maiden on return. Sure to progress and win races.

€27,000 3-y-o, €68,000 4-y-o, Jet Away gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to winning hurdler/top-class chase winner (2m/17f winner) Ferny Hollow and useful hurdler/chaser (stays 21f) Mirazur West. Won only outing in Irish points (May 2025).

A three-time scorer on the Flat this summer but made a low-key start over hurdles at Wetherby 2 weeks ago (novicey mistakes) and looks one for handicaps later on.