Verdict

BEAR GHYLLS had a brilliant start to his career landing a Warwick bumper by 19 lengths then completing a hat-trick over hurdles. He hasn't shown much in two starts over fences but there should be plenty more to come. Prevaricate won a point-to-point and a Leopardstown maiden hurdle before joining Venetia Williams and has his first start for the yard but Interne De Sivola, a dual winner over timber, hasn't shown much aptitude for chasing so far. Three-times hurdles winner Gustavian has been placed in six of eight starts over fences while Dans Le Vent would have found two miles much too short at Hereford last time

Formwatch

Bear Ghylls (IRE) 10-3 (11-10) Prominent until after 1st, chased leaders, ridden and beaten after 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 8, 24l behind Fern Hill (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp (3) sft in Nov.

Gustavian (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Prominent, 3rd and pushed before 14th, ridden after 4 out and lost ground on front pair, plugged on one pace, 3rd of 6, 31l behind Super Survivor (10-9) at Chepstow 3m hcp (3) sft in Dec.

Dans Le Vent (FR) 20-1 (11-0) Off the pace in rear, outpaced and lost touch 4th, went moderate 3rd turning in, 3rd of 5, 21 1/2l behind Saint Segal (11-2) at Hereford 2m (3) sft in Jan.

Prevaricate (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Led early, remained prominent and disputed lead, headed 3 out, pushed along after next and dropped to 6th before last, no extra, 8th of 9, 22l behind Coltor (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 3f Yielding in Mar.

Interne De Sivola (FR) 4-1 (11-3) Prominent when fell 1st, at Wincanton 2m hcp (3) gs in Jan.