NS Farmtech Agricultural Machinery Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Came good in 2½m Hexham handicap (heavy) on reappearance in October, forging a long way clear under desperate conditions, and was still going with zest in front when unseating 4 out in a Carlisle novice. Confirmed he's an improved performer when second at Haydock. Sets the standard.

£100,000 Irish point winner who came in an encouraging second of 12 in bumper at Worcester in October. Quickened nicely to go one place better switched to hurdling a month later and he's expected to build on that.

First foal, dam lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles. Pulled up sole start in points (Feb 2025).

Probably flattered when fourth in a novice hurdle at Kelso in May and has failed to build on that by a long chalk in 2 subsequent starts, showing temperament to boot when running out at Carlisle.

Has merely hinted at ability so far. Tongue strap on for the first time.

Maiden Irish pointer who looks a longer-term project under Rules.

Made frame on last of 3 starts in Irish points in March but he may just need this.

Third foal, dam failed to complete all 3 starts in points.

Promise when reaching the frame in 2 bumpers and again when 13 lengths third of 9 in 2½m Newcastle novice on hurdle debut in November. No match for a useful prospect but stepped up himself when second at Carlisle and that puts him in the mix.

Placed in a couple of bumpers, albeit form was just modest. Last both starts over hurdles so far.