Roxyfet Sports Lounge For Private Hire Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Left first hurdle start well behind (in first-time tongue strap) when staying on strongly from an unlikely position to land 2m maiden at Taunton (heavy). Different conditions a question mark but sets the standard with runner-up having won since.

Point winner who made a successful hurdle debut over 2½m at this course (despite his quirks) but looked a hard ride when well-held fourth in a stronger race at Newcastle the following month. Somewhat surprising that headgear hasn't been fitted by in-form stable.

Made short work of his rivals when making all at Southwell on hurdle debut but subsequently found Grade 2 company a bridge too far. Should do better with sights lowered.

Useful 1m4f Flat scorer for Edward Bethell but looks to be being campaigned with handicaps in mind over hurdles.

Went the wrong way in points and shaped with little encouragement on hurdles bow (200/1) earlier this month.

Fair bumper form in Ireland and showed much more second time up over hurdles when third at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) on stable debut (40/1) last month. Should do better at some stage and market expected to offer plenty of clues.