William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Maiden Hurdle

Decent pedigree; will need more time following low-key bumper introduction; first reserve.

Shaped with promise when fourth in a bumper at this venue on debut; second reserve.

Sixth foal; half-brother to Addragoole (a winning hurdler for this stable and more effective as a handicap chase) and Papal Lodge (bumper/hurdle winner); third reserve.

Point winner for Colin Bowe three seasons ago; 2-3 in British bumpers for Ben Brookhouse in 2023 (both wins on soft) including a Listed race at Cheltenham; had a 4lb penalty when second at Ascot in December that year, 6 1/2l in front of Celtic Dino (now a 147-rated hurdler); potentially in a different league to these rivals if retaining that level of ability.

Some promise in points for Derek O'Connor; fared best of the outsiders when third behind De Bromhead and Elliott market leaders at Naas in November; another solid display when second at Thurles in December; one of the more appealing runners.