Fourth in an Irish point. Much improved on second bumper run when a wide-margin winner of 9-runner event at Worcester (2m, good) 4 weeks ago, though left clear at start and never challenged. Yard is going very well so much respected now starting out in this sphere.

Ocovango gelding has finished fourth in bumpers at Kelso and here in early summer. Goes hurdling now after a break and needs to step forward in all likelihood.

Failed to go on after a promising start over hurdles for Gordon Elliott last season. Off 12 months (first-time tongue tie) when a well-held fourth of 6 for new stable in novice at Plumpton (21f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now with something to prove.

Looked in need of the experience in 2 bumpers last year for Paul Collins. Off 14 months (had breathing operation) before taking a step forward for new yard with fifth of 10 in bumper at Worcester (2m, good) 40 days ago, despite going in snatches. No forlorn hope on his hurdles debut.

€3,000 3-y-o, £3,000 5-y-o, Shirocco mare. Half-sister to fairly useful 23f hurdle winner Chigorin and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Le Coq Hardi. Unplaced in Irish points. Market can guide now going hurdling.

Little promise shown in a trio of bumpers (trained by Rebecca Menzies first 2 starts) and 2 runs over hurdles, tried in a hood at Sedgefield (2½m, firm) last time.