Star Sports We Believe In Bookmaking Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

A fairly useful bumper winner who is 2-3 as a hurdler, strong in betting fitted with a tongue strap when successful in 6-runner novice at Sandown (2m) 22 days ago. Double penalty shouldn't prevent him making another bold bid back up in trip.

Irish point winner who landed a heavy-ground bumper here 12 months ago. Solid start over hurdles this winter, albeit forced to work hard to justify cramped odds in 10-runner Wincanton maiden (15.2f, soft) 38 days ago. Step back up in distance will hold no fears and big shout under Sean Bowen.

£22,000 Choeur Du Nord gelding. Well held only start in bumpers last spring and no upturn for switch to hurdles this winter. Can only be watched.

Won in points at the third attempt but set a stiff enough task for Rules/hurdles bow and offered little when pulled up at Windsor (3m) last month. Ran just a poor level when fourth in 6-runner Lingfield maiden (19.5f) since and handicaps will see him to better effect on the back of this.

Cost £30,000 after making frame in 2 Irish points and showed ability when runner-up in a bumper here on Boxing Day. However, finished well held on hurdles bow at Lingfield earlier this month and another likely type for handicaps later on.

Order of St George mare who has finished well held in mares' novice contests at Fontwell/Taunton in recent weeks. Can only be watched.