JenningsBet 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Solid record over 2m includes wins in valuable bumper and maiden hurdle at Newbury; latter performance is flanked by second-place finishes behind smart Sober Glory who ran well in the Supreme on Tuesday; likely to stay this new trip and commands respect.

Perhaps not crying out for this drop back in distance, being an Irish point winner who totally outstayed his two rivals over a 3m1f on heavy ground at Hereford last time, taking overall record to 2121; otherwise a major form player who is open to further progress.

Tailed-off last of 18 in 1m7f maiden hurdle at Wincanton, totally failing to back up his Irish point efforts; may do better in due course but seems best watched until handicaps become an option.

Absent since his solid second, in a race that's worked out well, at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last March on hurdles debut; the main question is whether he can repeat the form belated on reappearance; market may offer further guidance.

Trio of second-place finishes (point/hurdles) constituted a consistent start to his career; has lost his solidity by finishing out of the money in two starts since; however, could well rebuild as he has frame probabilities in this field.