Eleven improvers looking to scale the heights this season

BUMPER HORSES GOING HURDLING

4g Fame And Glory - Coonagh Cross
Gigginstown House Stud
11
Racing Post Rating: 132b
Few horses win their bumper by upwards of eight lengths, not to mention in a race as competitive as the Goffs Land Rover Bumper at the Punchestown festival, but in doing just that he marked himself down as a classy sort for his powerful connections. Already a point-to-point winner, he looks a nice stayer for the future and one who can do well over hurdles this season.

Gordon Elliott, trainer: "You'd have to love the way he won the Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown. He's strengthened up a lot over the summer."

4g Milan - Strong Wishes
Owners For Owners: Acey Milan
21114-2
RPR: 129b, 123h
Sent off 9-2 favourite for the Champion Bumper and was the first British-trained horse home in fourth. Before that he won Listed contests at Cheltenham and Newbury, races that have a history of producing high-class performers. On form he ranks as one of the leading bumper prospects to go novice hurdling and do not be put off by his defeat at Ffos Las on Sunday.