Michael Watson Civils & Groundworks Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

Improved from NH debut effort when taking 5-runner bumper over C&D (firm, 9/4) in May. Has to concede weight all round here but warrants respect nonetheless.

Offered something to work on when third of 5 in bumper at Catterick (15.7f, good to firm) on NH debut 10 months ago. This looks a stronger contest but he is entitled to improve.

Cloudings gelding. Dam, 2½m hurdle winner (stayed 3m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 23f) Conrad Hastings. Market check advised on NH debut.

Mondialiste gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdler/chase winner Casa No Mento and fair hurdler Red Reminder. Yard capable of producing bumper winners so warrants respect on debut.

£1,500 4-y-o, El Salvador gelding. Dam, point winner, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Shantaluze. Well beaten in sole point start and makes limited appeal on bumper debut.

Made the frame in both bumper outings, latest when third of 7 at Worcester (16f, good) on yard debut 30 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Likely contender.

Ran with promise when fourth of 9 in bumper (15/2) at Perth (16.2f, good to firm) on NH debut 45 days ago. Entitled to improve on that and must enter calculations. Tongue strap on first time.

No real impact in C&D bumper here in March and is likely to need more time.

Rajasinghe filly. Dam maiden on Flat (stayed 1¼m). Likely best watched on NH debut.