Merched Y Mor Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Irish bumper winner (yielding) who has made the frame on all three hurdling starts for new stable; seemingly below form when second of four at Ascot (2m3f, good) last month but ought to be on the premises again.

Won a good-ground bumper last summer but jumped poorly and was very disappointing favourite on recent hurdling debut; ought to improve with experience over jumps but Sean Bowen has deserted him today.

Showed only minor promise when eighth of 11 finishers on hurdling debut at Ludlow (2m, soft) in February; probably one for a bit further down the line.

Irish point winner (yielding) who bettered his disappointing bumper debut when third of six at Taunton (heavy) in February; probably needs to improve again to make a winning hurdle debut but riding arrangements suggest he's the pick of Olly Murphy's four runners.

Off the mark in Irish points at fifth attempt, in six-runner contest on yielding ground in February; one of four runners in this race for the stable; market may guide.