French-trained 5yo; front-runner on last two starts, impressive at Auteuil (2m2f, heavy) in October on first occasion; better form at Ascot (2m5f, good; 8-11) one month later despite being left well behind by the first two from the second last; this drop in trip is an interesting move and he has the form to be a major player, in this race for which few can be fancied.
Won a point and two bumpers in the mud last season and a Chepstow novice (2m, good to soft) in his second run over hurdles this term; getting turned over at 2-5 at Exeter (2m, soft) last month, however, was not his best form and he now has his tongue tied; leading form claims on his best.
20,000euros 3yo; fourth foal; half-brother to fair 2m/2m3f hurdle winner Kavanaghs Cross; dam unraced sister to point/bumper/2m7f hurdle winner Senor Lombardy, out of half-sister to Irish Grand National winner Glebe Lad; won easily in October in his third Irish point and sold for 30,000euros; to win this, however, is probably asking a bit much; yard runs three.
Second in 2m4f maiden point in February 2023; weak 8-1 shot when next seen in novice hurdle at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) 16 days ago and faded to be beaten 23l; that run may well have been needed but he clearly needs much better.
Owner ridden; showed significant ability in his three bumpers; runner-up in this season's hurdle races over 2m on good to soft at Sandown (short-headed) and Hereford (8-13) which puts him firmly in the picture here as well.
Irish maiden point winner and runner-up in a Ludlow bumper; however, soundly beaten at Newbury (led early) and Plumpton (always behind) in his first two attempts over hurdles, before falling early on at 150-1 when back at this course four weeks ago; his yard runs three in this.
Made the frame in three Irish maiden points; 100-1 and 50-1 for two C&D maiden hurdles (soft) late last year and faded to be soundly beaten, so he needs to leave that way behind him; his yard runs three.
Staying-on third in a Downpatrick bumper in September; 66-1 when he ended up beaten 22l in novice hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) one month ago; hooded for both those starts and looks a longer-term prospect.
Third of eight at Hereford (2m, good to soft) in his second bumper, three weeks before tailing off at 40-1 in a maiden hurdle at Lingfield (2m3f, soft); best watched for now.
92,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam bumper/2m-2m5f hurdle winner, closely related to winners Princely Player (useful 2m2f-2m7f hurdle/chase), Kings Temptation (useful 2m7f-3m2f chase) and Temptationinmilan (2m4f/3m chase); fourth and second in two maiden points last spring, before sold for 66,000; given a good mention in Stable Tour but market can guide on rules debut.
20,000 purchase after placed in two of his three Irish points; 20-1, 25l fifth of eight from rear in novice hurdle at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago, which showed ability but he needs major improvement.
Third in a Down Royal bumper (soft) in November 2023 was very much the standout performance from his one hurdle race and three bumpers in Ireland for Gordon Elliott; probably best watched on debut for new connections.
Raced in Ireland until last three starts; has failed to break the ice in 11 bumpers, four Flat races and now pulled up in two maiden hurdles; mostly modest form.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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