Halso High-Speed Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Fourth of 24 at Punchestown (2m4f, soft to heavy) in November on debut but beaten 40l in his two starts since; tongue tied all starts, hooded latest; first run since leaving Martin Brassil for £21,000 in February.

Showed ability over an extended 2m4f in two Leicester novice hurdles, before pulled up over 3m on handicap debut at Wetherby one month ago; there's stamina in his pedigree and he had wind surgery soon after that latest start, but even his best form leaves him with a fair bit to find.

Fourth at Chepstow (2m4f, good to soft) on debut in November came in a warm race but he wasn't nearly so good in his two starts since; had wind surgery early this month and steps up markedly in trip.

Runner-up twice over 2m4f in the mud at Ffos Las, including latest start, and also second of four over 3m at Uttoxeter (good to soft) on penultimate outing; has the best form and a big chance if taking to the new cheekpieces.

Runner-up in his Irish point and returned from a long absence with three minor honours over hurdles this year; steps up in trip but Inishcorker ran on much more strongly when this 6yo finished 6l behind him at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy; with cheekpieces) last time; work to do.