Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Justified favouritism in novice at Ascot (2m5f, good) in November but hasn't managed to build on that in his two outings since, albeit it was the Grade 1 Challow on the first occasion; will need to resume his progression to take this.

Irish point winner who rewarded strong market support with 12l win on hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; made all) in October; fading in second when falling at the last at Leicester (extended 2m4f, soft) the following month but it was behind a useful sort; has had wind surgery ahead of this first start for 104 days; can go well.

3m Irish point winner who was beaten at short odds on his Ascot hurdle debut but made no mistake at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in December; that form has worked out quite well and there's almost certainly more to come, particularly over this sort of trip.

Fair level of form at about 2m4f over hurdles, winning a maiden at Windsor (good to soft) in November; well-fourth in Huntingdon Listed race latest but should be much more competitive with his sights lowered.

Pulled up in two maiden hurdles since returning from lengthy layoff; big outsider.