Church House Investments Buccleuch Cup (A Maiden Hunters' Chase) (Corinthian Spirit Qualifier)

Dual point winner; gave good account when fourth (just behind Theoldboggroad) in this race a year ago but has not been at his best in points this season and needs help from the new cheekpieces.

Maiden pointer who was pulled up in 2024 edition of this race on only previous rules start; ran well in two 2m4f maiden points last month (albeit ran out at final fence on first occasion) but others look stronger.

2-4 in Irish points in 2025 and 4-5 in British points for new connections this year, the latest win gained in three-runner contest this month; seems versatile regarding ground and is a likely contender on rules debut.

Made all to fend off The Back Braes in maiden point at Friars Haugh (3m, good to soft) last month, his fifth attempt, but was about 12l behind Boley Bob when third at Tranwell (3m, good to soft) three weeks later; further progress required.

Two point wins this year, the latter gained easily by 16l in Overton conditions race (2m4f, good) last month; ought to make his presence felt on rules debut.