Won sole start in Irish points and shaped as if the run would bring him on when third of 8 in a Newton Abbot bumper in April, no extra only final 50 yds. Failed to justify favouritism sent hurdling at Warwick soon after but it was by no means a bad effort in second. Tongue tie on for return.

€58,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Dasher Riley and modest chaser Getaway North. Successful last 2 starts in points and has transferred to a successful NH yard. Has to be respected.

Crystal Ocean gelding. Dam useful bumper winner. Sound start amidst clear greenness when third of 10 in a Uttoxeter bumper in October 2025. That race didn't really work out and he's been off since.

Settled better and showed more than on debut when third in a Stratford bumper in March. Since left Tom Weston and joined very powerful stable ahead of hurdling debut. Hood on.

€40,000 Maxios half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Bois de Clamart and useful French 2m hurdle winner Megalypos. Didn't look the finished article in a bumper/novice hurdle during the spring. Has had a breathing operation and should have more to offer this season for his leading yard.

Cheap purchase who has looked a tricky ride when placing in Fontwell bumpers 4 months apart. No promise sent hurdling last week.

€27,000 3-y-o, £50,000 4-y-o, Affinisea mare. Dam (h75), maiden hurdler, sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed 2½m) Champagne James. Placed both starts in Irish points but that was back in 2024. One of 5 Skelton representatives.

Hit the frame in his bumpers and same story both starts over hurdles, albeit he took a slight backward step from his opening effort at Worcester in May. Off since and may need a stiffer test of stamina to be seen to best effect.

Lacked the know-how to justify strong support when fifth of 9 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) on debut last November and fared even worse 4 months later. Does switch to obstacles with his yard in excellent order.

Second foal, brother to fair hurdler First Candidate (2m winner): dam (h99) lightly-raced maiden hurdler out of smart 2¾m-3m hurdle winner Material World. Newcomer for leading stable, who is also responsible for Sheezer Dancer and 3 others.

Pether's Moon filly who shaped like a stayer in bumpers. Kept to 2m for this hurdling debut.

Never really looked like justifying support in a course bumper last month.