BetGoodwin Alan King EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Fairly useful hurdle winner in France but not at that level in 2 handicap starts for new connections. Still early days with this yard but others look stronger here.

Opened his hurdle account in 2m course maiden in May. Has bettered that form when placed twice under a penalty in recent months but others in this line-up look more progressive.

Placed in bumpers last spring. Had wind surgery after making a disappointing start to his hurdle career at Uttoxeter in November and totally different proposition at Doncaster 6 weeks later, winning by 10 lengths. There should be more to come.

Chepstow bumper winner on soft in April and returned from wind surgery to make a successful start to his hurdle career back at Chepstow (19.5f, good) in November. Can be expected to improve.

£60,000 after winning an Irish point. Made a promising start to his hurdle career for top new stable when second of 11 over 21f at Warwick (soft) last month. Leading claims with improvement likely.

Placed twice in bumpers and ran to a fair level again when 11 lengths fourth on C&D hurdle debut 5 weeks ago. Open to progress.

Placed on first of 2 starts in Irish points but remote fourth on C&D hurdle debut 3 weeks ago. More one for the longer term on that evidence.

Had wind surgery after pulling up on debut and placed on all 3 starts since, on the latest going down by only a head in mares' novice at Wincanton (21.5f, heavy) 31 days ago. Engaged 12.23 Wincanton Saturday.