Names to note, including a potential Cheltenham Festival dark horse

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Did well in the circumstances

Corach Rambler
Fourth, Newbury, November 26

Had just worked his way into a threatening position when making a mess of the third last, after which he was up against it. However, this was a solid effort on ground which was faster than ideal and longer distances and softer ground should see him in a better light. His trainer knows what it takes to win over the big fences at Aintree in April and he is available at around 20-1 for the National.

Watch Corach Rambler run well in the Coral Gold Cup

Happygolucky
Third, Newcastle, November 26

Ran a corker on his first outing since winning a 3m1f handicap at the 2021 Aintree Grand National meeting, arguably shaping second best, with the effort of trying to serve it up to the winner from the fifth-last seeming to tell on him in the closing stages. Hopefully his problems are behind him as he's already smart and probably capable of even better.

See Happygolucky's run behind L'Homme Presse at Newcastle

Eyecatcher

Half Dozen
Third, Newbury, November 25

Caught the eye on this second run over hurdles, allowing the principals to get away from him before staying on nicely without being given an unduly hard time. He will likely improve over further.

Watch Half Dozen put up an improved performance on his second outing

Ocean Symphony
Fourth, Dundalk, November 25

Closely related to a 1m2f winner and a half-sister to a stack of other winners, she showed more than enough on this debut run to suggest she can win races.

See Ocean Symphony produce an eyecatching debut

Vikki Wall
Third, Dundalk, November 25

This first foal of an unraced half-sister to a couple of winners (from 6f-1m1f in France) caught the eye, despite meeting trouble in the closing stages. She should stay 7f and she's likely to improve.

Watch Vikki Wall make a promising debut despite meeting trouble

Sailor's Warning
Fifth, Dundalk, November 22

A home-bred daughter of Dawn Approach who should stay further. She kept on to good effect on this debut and should improve for the experience.

See Sailor's Warning run well on debut

Promising

Comfort Zone
First, Navan, November 27

Is a half-brother to a dual hurdle winner and he created a good impression on this hurdle debut. His jumping was solid and the distance he put between himself and the rest suggests Paddy Power's initial Triumph Hurdle quote of 20-1 was generous. He looks a thorough stayer over this trip and that will help in March. This was arguably the best display by a juvenile on either side of the Irish Sea this season and he's one to follow with interest.

Watch Comfort Zone impress on his hurdling debut

Grangeclare West
First, Navan, November 27

Turned this into a procession on hurdle debut after a lengthy absence. He travelled powerfully and the way he eased to the front suggested he is a potential top-notcher. The Grade 1 Lawlor's Of Naas Novice Hurdle over this trip in January is likely to be his next port of call, a race his trainer has now won seven times. He looks a stayer but might have enough class for the Ballymore.

See Grangeclare West blitz his rivals at Navan

Bass Rock
First, Carlisle, November 27

Was useful over hurdles but is likely to be a good bit better over fences, which is perhaps not the biggest surprise given his yard. This was an impressive chase debut, particularly as he stays much further, jumping well and settling matters quickly once in front.

Watch Bass Rock create a favourable impression on his chasing debut

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