Darlington RA & Ellie Wake Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Fairly useful on Flat and finished a very good second to Winston Junior on his second hurdles start at Ascot in January (for Denis Hogan). Found have to bled when runner-up on yard debut before completing a simple task at Stratford last month. Down the field back on the Flat at York last week.

Dual winning pointer but pulled up all 3 starts in that sphere in 2026 and shaped as if amiss when also pulled up on hurdles bow last week.

Little promise in a trio of bumpers (trained by Rebecca Menzies first 2 starts) or on hurdles debut. Wears first-time hood.

Barely modest sort nowadays on Flat who has won just one of his 27 starts in that sphere and was last of 12 at Redcar when last seen in May. Very hard to fancy on hurdles bow.

Regressive on the Flat (modest nowadays) but showed aptitude tried over hurdles minus his usual headgear when sixth of 13 in 2m novice at Uttoxeter last month. Below that level at Perth 2 weeks ago but might still prove capable of making the placings in a very weak-looking race.

Progressive form in bumpers, getting off the mark in 10-runner contest at Kelso in May. Bred for the jumping game and made up a lot of ground late in the day when second of 14 in novice hurdle at Worcester (2m, good, 8/1) on hurdles bow 9 days ago. Can improve with longer trip sure to suit.

Masar mare who made a successful debut (for Paul Robson) in AW bumper at Newcastle in January. No impact in 3 starts since though, including on hurdles debut last time. Has had a breathing operation.

Seemingly retains very little ability on the Flat and is easy to pass over on hurdles bow.