ABP Humber 15th Anniversary Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Five chase wins (2m4f-3m) since switched to current stable and fitted with a visor last autumn; suffered a dip in form on last couple of outings and now reverts to hurdling in first-time blinkers; needs to bounce back.

Inconsistent over fences since last summer but won over 2m4f in the autumn and went very close over 3m1f in April (also on good ground); taken off his feet in a strongly run race last time and now reverts to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces; big player if on a going day.

Won two good-ground points during the winter but made low-key return to racing under rules when remote third in Warwick handicap hurdle (3m2f, good) this month; others have more persuasive claims.

1-5 in points, the win gained in a small-field maiden in March (2m4f, good to firm); weakened into fourth of six in mares' novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month but has possibilities here if able to build on that performance.