Camden Stout Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Came good over hurdles in 2m Newbury handicap last month. Respectable effort on the Flat since. Each-way claims back hurdling.

Winner of maiden at Sedgefield in November. 13/2, fourth of 7 in C&D handicap (heavy) 28 days ago. Has first-time cheekpieces added to tongue strap.

Fairly useful on the Flat for Michael Bell and left first 3 hurdles efforts behind when making a successful handicap debut in this sphere at Ludlow (2m, soft) 18 days ago. Merely pushed out and a 6 lb rise may not stop him with further progress likely.

Brushed off a disappointing run over fences when winning 2m handicap at Uttoxeter in December. Not disgraced when fourth from a 3 lb higher mark at Catterick next time but last 2 runs disappointing.

A fair 2m winner over hurdles last term but he has offered little in 4 starts so far this season. First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect.

Fairly useful winner on the Flat in France for Jean-Claude Rouget. Opened his account over hurdles in facile fashion in a weak race at Wetherby (2m, heavy) in January and found only one too good on his handicap debut at Fontwell (2¼m, heavy) since. May do better still.

Point winner. Second in 2m Perth maiden hurdle last June (final start for Stuart Crawford). Well held on Hereford return for new yard last month and his opening mark isn't obviously generous.

Offered more than on hurdle debut when third of 10 over 17f at Sedgefield (heavy) in February. Pulled up at Huntingdon since and deserted by Brian Hughes for this handicap debut.

Modest maiden hurdler who was third on his C&D handicap debut in August. Fair fourth in Sedgefield maiden in October but off since a lesser run at Hereford in November. Has had wind surgery (also tongue tied first time).

Showed fair form in pair of 1½m maidens on Flat for John Joseph Murphy in Ireland. Didn't achieve much when reaching the frame in 2 juvenile hurdles in January. Only sixth on AW Flat since but he is unexposed now handicapping for a good stable.