SPG Fire & Security Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Fair maiden hurdler for Gordon Elliott who was a below-form fourth on his Cartmel stable debut at the end of June. First outing for 74 days.

Dylan Thomas gelding. Dam unraced. Jem In Em possibly the stable first string but the betting will provide more clues.

Has shown ability in a bumper and maiden hurdle. Will need to raise his game a little to get heavily involved but his lightly-raced profile provides the hope for better.

Irish point who has been runner-up on all 3 outings over hurdles, although he was beaten 39 lengths on 3m Southwell handicap debut 49 days ago. Tongue strap worn on that occasion discarded.

Bumper winner who was placed twice in maiden hurdles last winter. Likely to be thereabouts if ready to roll after 139 days off.

Not at best when fifth in a Cartmel handicap last time but the one to beat if bouncing back to the form she showed when runner-up in a pair of maiden hurdles in Ireland in July. John McConnell has a 2-6 record with his runners here.

Offered little for Shay Slevin in Ireland and similar story in 2 outings for this yard last November. Has had wind surgery.

Modest form at best in bumpers. Well held on Down Royal hurdle debut in June and needs to have been transformed by a change of stable.