LUNDI NOIR (1) was well fancied on debut last time out in a hurdle (3300m) at this track and proved too strong, scoring by 4 lengths. Winning rider Stan Sheppard stays aboard again. Has upside and may pay to follow. MAD MAXIOS (3) made his debut in a hurdle over 3250m at Hereford nearly three weeks ago and finishing 24 lengths from the winner in fourth. Likely improver who looks a key runner. POPA RICH (4) returns from a short spell. Improved on a moderate 6 in a hurdle (3400m) at Sedgefield with a much better effort last time, finishing in the minors when second in a hurdle (3400m) at Sedgefield at the final run of last prep. Among the leading hopes this line-up.