With Venetia Williams’ stable just hitting their stride (three winners in the last fortnight), GEORGES SAINT has been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. He reverts to a novice hurdle after an excellent second in a strong handicap at Bangor and is likely to prove hard to catch.

FOXY GIRL arrived in the UK with a good reputation, following a promising runner-up position in Listed company at Auteuil on sole start. She had a small setback subsequently but has been given plenty of time by new trainer Henry deBromhead, and can have too much for her opposition if fit enough.