So Proud makes his hurdles debut at Newcastle in Thursday's opener, a £100,000 purchase looking to build on a winning flat campaign. He faces Who's Glen, a useful flat performer who wasn't beaten far on his own hurdles debut. The eight-race card is live on Sky Sports Racing.

This race shapes as a duel between two promising types. So Proud showed a willing attitude to win at Haydock, staying on strongly under pressure. Who's Glen, rated 93 on the flat, has room to improve over jumps and should be fitter for his recent run.

Later on the card, Glen Road makes his chasing debut against stablemate Fat Harry, a course winner who has taken to fences. In the finale, Timefortom and Port Station clash in a staying maiden hurdle. The Jad Factor also bids for a hat-trick in competitive company.