Hitz Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Shaping well over hurdles, including on handicap bow at Perth last time. Has since had a breathing operation and has a good chance on these terms.

Much better effort in bumpers when mid-field at Newcastle in March.

£11,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam (h106), bumper winner, closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 25f) Gallant Oscar and useful hurdler (stayed 3¼m) J'ai Froid. Dropped away in a Wetherby bumper last Christmas.

Well beaten in bumpers/2 hurdles. Needs to learn to settle/jump better if he's to have a future in this sphere.

Showed some promise when fourth in a course bumper a year ago and easily best effort over hurdles when third of 13 in maiden here (2½m, heavy) when last seen in March. Drop back in trip not sure to suit, though.

Big prices and comfortably held in 3 Newcastle bumpers last season.

Barely modest sort nowadays on Flat and ran to a similar level on second start over hurdles when a remote third of 5 at Sedgefield last month.

Fourth in an Irish point. Gifted a clear lead when a wide-margin winner of a bumper at Worcester. Made an encouraging debut over hurdles when a close second over C&D last week, clear of rest. Strong claims.

Has struggled on the Flat this year and she didn't show much first time out over hurdles at Huntingdon in March. Has left Matt Crawley.