Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Confirmed promise of Irish maiden hurdle debut when making successful start for Neil King in Fakenham maiden in October. Hit or miss since, runner-up effort over C&D in December flanked by lesser efforts.

Placed both starts in Irish points and confirmed the promise of his placed effort in a 20.8f course maiden when successful at Plumpton a month ago, forging clear. In top hands and there should be more to come, particularly over 3m.

Shaped like a stayer in bumpers and relished the step up in trip when making a successful hurdle debut for Willie Mullins at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) in May. Switched yard after and no impact at Kempton but this is easier and yard going better now.

Bumper winner who made a successful hurdling debut at Carlisle in November. Matched that stepping up markedly in class when fourth of 5 in Grade 2 hurdle at Sandown (13/2) the following month and he's a likely improver with 3m expected to suit.

£80,000 point recruit who has been placed all 5 outings under Rules, most recently in 23.8f novice at Musselburgh a month ago. Should give his running with stamina looking his forte.