Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle

Went right way in bumpers, making it third time lucky at Kilbeggan (19f) in the spring. Left his hurdling debut form well behind when rallying to finish one-length second in maiden here (2¼m) on return latest. Step up in trip can see him go one better.

Has looked a longer-term project in a couple of completed hurdle starts for top yard, finishing distant fifth at Listowel (2¾m, 125/1). At least worth a market check with Jack Kennedy aboard for the first time.

Kingston Hill gelding. Dam, placed over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Val d'Arc. Wears tongue strap. Newcomer likely to be one for down the line.

Point winner (dead-heated) who showed ability on Rules debut when sixth of 12 in maiden hurdle here (2¾m) in July. Seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind, though, well held at Gowran (100/1) subsequently.

Yard has had success with this family. Backed up a promising hurdling debut when third over C&D in August. Much better than he showed in a bumper at Listowel 16 days ago and looks one of the more likely winners reverted to jumping.

Shown little in a pair of bumpers, latterly at this course (2¼m, soft, 150/1). Up in trip for hurdling debut.