Blackmore Vale Hurdle 1867 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)

Fairly useful form when placed both starts in bumpers last season but he came in only eighth on his hurdling bow in 19f Ascot novice in November. Held in fourth when falling at Chepstow in February but this is a lot easier down in trip.

Little show in 3 starts.

Walk In The Park gelding who shaped like a stayer on his sole outing in bumpers. Low-key start over hurdles and now hooded.

Mid-field in a bumper in 2021 but offered something to work on when fourth on Exeter hurdle debut 14 months later. Not so good at Taunton since and already looks in need of further but has found a weak race here.

Shirocco gelding who stepped up plenty on his bumper debut effort when finishing fifth in 15-runner event at Ludlow (15.7f) in November. Still in touch when unseating 3 out on hurdles bow at Southwell but heavy defeat at Huntingdon last week needs casting aside.

Perth bumper winner for Gordon Elliott a year ago but all downhill since, not taking to hurdling.

£10,000 3-y-o, Saddler Maker gelding. Dam ran once over hurdles in France. No promise on hurdles debut 3 weeks ago.

No real impact in a brace of bumpers.

Third on her only start in Irish points but little to get excited about under Rules so far.