This is an interesting field in which the market moves need to be monitored closely, not least because of the presence of a Nicky Henderson-trained newcomer in LAUGHING JOHN. The best of those with hurdles experience may be Star Of Guiting ahead of Blue Moon Lady but others have also shown significant ability, including Sherminator who graduates from bumpers.[Richard Austen]
Watch Live UK & Irish Racing
Simply place a bet of £5 or more on
any UK or Irish race to watch the action live!
11-2 under Jamie Brace, won five-runner juvenile race at Exeter (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago with more authority than the result suggests, leading three out; the form is nothing special but nothing in this field has better and he should improve.
Wore cheekpieces in his two bumpers; 25-1 under Ben Ffrench Davis in five-runner juvenile race at Fontwell (2m2f, soft) five weeks ago, handed his chance when the leader blundered two out and rallying to lead close home after his own final-flight mistake; now hooded; others have a better chance on form but there was promise in winning that hurdle debut.
7-2 from 11-2, always front rank and saw off a strong challenge when winning a six-runner fillies' juvenile race at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; this is a far more serious test but that debut win gives her plenty to build on.
Fourth foal; Postponed close relation to 1m2f-1m4f winner Bletchley Storm (RPR 76); dam 1m2f AW (83) and 2m juvenile hurdle winner, with other hurdle winners close up in the pedigree; from a top yard and zero shock if he's a leading player on debut; market can give major clues.
Showed some ability taking minor honours at Hereford (2m, good) and Warwick (2m, good to soft); jumped to his right on occasions; bit more is needed from him given the potential among today's rivals.
Fourth in a bumper at Exeter (1m5f, good to soft) in October and ran on very well when losing out by just a head at Bangor (2m, soft) in December; needs some improvement but those bumpers were promising.
Staying-on, 8l third of six to Blue Moon Lady on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago and the winner is now penalised 7lb; should improve.
Seventh foal; Postponed half-sister to hurdle winners Faulty (2m1f) and High Exit (French 2m2f); dam placed 1m4f AQPS Flat, half-sister to French 2m5f Grade 3 chase winner Quolibet and a French 2m2f-2m6f Listed hurdle/chase winner; needs a second look despite others having the advantage of experience.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
( Pool guide displayed could change before the race starts & should be used as a guide only )
