Stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong in Taunton bumper when no chance with the winner while with Phillip Hobbs. Debut for new yard who has had as many trainers as he has had starts.
Champs Elysees gelding purchased for €3,000 as a three-year-old last year. Half-brother to a couple of Flat winners. Eighth of 11 on debut and first-time cheekpieces immediately reached for.
Robin Des Champs gelding, well related to Quevega, Vautour and Robin Des Champs. Interestingly owned by one JP Magnier and a watch on the betting is advised.
Cost €25,000 and represents Bumper supremo Willie Mullins. This daughter of Big Bad Bob has plenty of Jumps winners in her pedigree. Yet to win in two starts but penny was dropping last time and a first-time hood is added to a tongue-tie here.
Unraced filly by Dansant who was prolific 10-12f winner at 3-6, unraced at 2, 1/2 brother to smart chaser Le Bacardy. Has just four current progeny on the national hunt circuit, two of which have won.
Forecasts
Dasmyhoss (9/4), Some Day Soon (9/4), Crumpledandcreased (5/2), Aroundthebridge (12/1), On His Toes (12/1), Flush Or Bust (20/1), Dryennais (33/1), Lizzie Lindsay (33/1), Dunbrody Lass (40/1)
Flush Or Bust and Dasmyhoss could contest the lead here in the early stages of the race, with the selection, CRUMPLEDANDCREASED, ready to take the pair at any time from two furlongs out. Dasmyhoss and Some Day Soon can give the favourite most to think about.