bet365 "National Hunt" Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Won a fast-ground bumper here last May; improving over hurdles and beaten just 2l and 1l when second at Ludlow (2m, soft) and Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) on his last two starts; has the pick of the form here.

Didn't show a huge amount in two points; second of five at Plumpton on rules debut (2m4f, good); improved on that before running out of steam at Perth (2m4f, soft) last October when last seen; likely to need another significant step up to win this and a sound surface should help.

Showed minor ability in a mares' AW bumper at Newcastle in January 2023; well beaten in two further starts that year; dam a 2m1f and 2m4f hurdle winner; hooded for this first start for her new trainer after a lengthy absence; market can guide.

Point winner who is 0-20 under rules; pulled up on her last three starts, most recently over fences in February.

Soft-ground mares' bumper winner here, when with Danny Brooke; placed twice at around 2m4f over hurdles last season, including on good; not seen for 13 months and has changed stables; tongue-tie goes on; record suggests she might be better for this run.