Cumbria Grand Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Has shown little in either code.

Showed plenty when 2¾ lengths behind fairly useful pair with experience on hurdling debut at Newbury in March. Failed to fire in first-time tongue strap on Flat (fairly useful at his best) the following month. Since undergone a breathing operation and has strong claims on return to hurdles.

Borderline useful Flat performer (stays 1½m) last year. Hasn't hit those heights in 3 starts for new connections. Now sent hurdling in previously worn tongue strap (following a breathing operation), and he's probably a longer-term project.

Only fair middle-distance performer on the Flat for Tim Easterby last year (contested much better races for Andrew Balding earlier in his career). Stepped up on stable/hurdling debut when distant third in C&D novice in late-May. Will be better off in handicaps.

Has shown little in 3 starts to date.

Fairly useful Flat winner at Compiegne (1¼m) last April. Changed hands for 40,000 and would have made a successful hurdling debut had he cleared the final flight safely at Listowel (2½m) in late-May. First runner for Willie Mullins at Cartmel, and he looks to hold a very good chance.

Regressed on the Flat for David O'Meara. No promise either hurdle start.

Off the mark in Irish points at seventh attempt. Well beaten over longer trip in first-time hood here on Saturday.