Jodie Standing's Point-To-Point Recruits Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Modest 1¼m winner on the Flat. Ran to a similar level both starts over hurdles, latterly beaten 15¼ lengths in a first-time hood over C&D. Will be better off in handicaps after this run.

Head-strong sort. Has stood little racing since his useful days on the Flat in 2024. Bombed out twice for Willie Mullins (including on hurdle debut in the Triumph) last year and was well beaten in first-time tongue strap here (2¾m) on return/stable debut. Plenty to prove.

Newbury juvenile hurdle winner who stands out on his fourth in the Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton in February. Let down by his jumping at Compiegne subsequently but has his sights firmly lowered for this return to action. The one to beat for connections who won this corresponding race last year.

Showed a bit when hitting the frame in a course bumper in July. Looks to be being brought along with handicaps in mind over hurdles, finishing down the field in first-time hood at Worcester (2m, 100/1) last time.

No shortage of stamina on his dam's side. Found plenty/showed a good attitude when making his second bumper start a winning one at Southwell in March (third since won a maiden). Returns with yard in good form, though likely needs Matiwo to underperform to make a successful hurdling debut.

Cheap purchase who has looked a tricky ride when placing in Fontwell bumpers 4 months apart. Something to find on her bumper form and probably the type who'll need the experience of her hurdling debut.