TimeformBlog

Enroller was a one-time smart performer on Flat (stays 2m), winning Group 3 in 2009. Took big step forward second-time up over hurdles at Taunton (2½m) and tongue strap now fitted.

Eurythmic was a fairly useful maiden up to 1¼m on Flat in Ireland for Charles O'Brien, but has offered little in 3 runs over hurdles.

Hidden showed just modest form on Flat for Brian Meehan in 2010. Good jumping pedigree and showed enough behind Rowan Tiger at Bangor (17f, heavy going) last time to think he'll have a future in this discipline.

High on a Hill was successful for fourth time on Flat when capturing a 1¾m handicap for Sylvester Kirk in October. Never travelling on last month's hurdling debut on heavy going but this run should reveal more.

Oriental Cat is a half-brother to useful hurdler Barwell Bridge. Useful on Flat for John Gosden, but has shown little aptitude for hurdling in 2 starts 8 months apart (ran in Grade 1 first time).

Status Symbol has a smart Flat pedigree and up to useful standard in that sphere (below form latest start last month). Made fair start in bumpers for Giles Bravery back in March 2010 and could have a future over jumps.

Swaling chased home Golden Gael (won 2 of 3 starts over hurdles since) in Exeter bumper in April, travelling best but hanging late on. Tongue tie now fitted on jumps debut and respected.

Tuscan Gold was a fair stayer on Flat for Sir Mark Prescott. Shaped well in testing conditions in warm 2½m Huntingdon novice hurdle last month and improvement looks forthcoming.

Kazlian is an ex-French gelding who was bought for €120,000 in June. Romped home in 2m Ffos Las juvenile hurdle on heavy last month, making all and never in danger. This is tougher but he's clearly a good prospect.

Miss Hilton has shown very little in 2 hurdles (reportedly bled from nose last time).

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Kazlian
2. Tuscan Gold
3. Swaling

Timeform Verdict: This will be tougher than his Ffos Las stroll, but Kazlian couldn't have won any easier that day and could be set to go in again. Tuscan Gold looks a sure-fire improver and rates a big danger, while Swaling is interesting after a promising debut in a bumper in the spring.

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