Braceys Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)

Showed little when fourth in a 5-runner Stratford bumper on Rules debut in October and in process of faring no better when falling last on hurdles bow here (2m) in February.

First sign of ability when fourth of 10 over 17f at Exeter in March, but failed miserably to repeat that effort when down the field at Ffos Las last time.

Went backwards from debut when beating only one home in 8-runner bumper at Kempton (16f, soft) 77 days ago, pulling hard. Makes hurdle bow.

£35,000 5-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Twice-raced in points (every chance when falling on latest) and shaped like a stayer when down the field on last month's 2m Warwick hurdle debut. Probably one for later on.

Promise when placed both starts in bumpers but looked a hard ride sent hurdling when finishing last of 5 on Plumpton hurdling debut, veering right and becoming unsteerable home turn.

Well held only outing on Flat in 2022 but showed fair form when in frame both starts over hurdles in 2023/24. Subsequent left Mathieu Pitart for €45,000 and has had a breathing operation ahead of UK/stable debut after 22 months off. Tongue strap retained. Market useful.

Bred to stay well and has shaped in kind in a couple of bumpers.

30,000 Irish point winner who produced an impressive display when taking Carlisle bumper in December, galloping strongly. Well held up in grade at Market Rasen next time and ran to only a modest level on Huntingdon hurdling debut. Drop in trip not sure to suit on that evidence.

Fairly useful on the Flat for Adrian Murray (stays 1¾m) and showed plenty to work on sent hurdling after 8 months off when second in 8-runner maiden at Ffos Las (20f) 19 days ago, racing freely but sticking on well. Sure to improve and can go one better here.