Interesting hurdles debutants JUBY BALL (narrowly preferred) and Dunskay hold particularly strong claims on their bumper form. Lud'or (third choice) looks best of the runners who already have experience in this sphere, while a few others have shown promise.[Steve Boow]
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Prominent in betting for Uttoxeter bumper ten weeks ago, only to fold tamely and suffer a heavy defeat; perhaps something was amiss and he's evidently thought capable of better.
Was in the process of running well when falling in first two attempts over hurdles; got round and ran creditably at Exeter (2m, soft) since but likely needs improvement to win this race.
Won going away at Huntingdon (soft) when last seen 11 months ago, taking bumper record to 2-3; had wind surgery since; form has substance and he's a useful hurdles prospect; shortlisted.
Plenty of promise in bumpers last term, winning at this venue (soft) then solid second at Sandown (good to soft; form has substance); should improve further and looks interesting on reappearance.
Runner-up in two point bumpers for Phil Rowley but proved disappointing in two rules starts for Venetia Williams; now debuts for Mel Rowley on return from two-year absence; market helpful.
Looked a difficult ride and eventually ran out at Hereford on debut; fared much better at Uttoxeter (2m, soft; runner-up) since and may build on that effort, provided he stays focused.
Raced only on soft/heavy; ex-French 5yo whose form figures read 5223, latterly performing well at Stratford (2m) and Uttoxeter (2m4f) for new yard; solid contender who again has place possibilities.
Two attempts in Irish points featured a runner-up effort; respectable third in Leicester novice hurdle (1m7f, heavy) for new stable and looks open to progress; in the mix.
Clear promise in bumpers at Newbury and Cheltenham last spring; lesser effort at Fontwell on the switch to hurdles, having jumped shoddily; needs improvement on two counts.
Runner-up at Wexford in two of her four outings (2m4f, bumpers/hurdles) in Ireland for Kevin O'Donnell; joined new connections for 38,000euros; one of the main form contenders.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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