bet365 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 5m 1.51s

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Gordon's Jet²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Oakley Brown⁽⁵⁾| T: B Ellison| OR: 115

5/2

Bumper winner in Ireland who was strong in the betting and made a successful debut over hurdles for new yard in 2m maiden at Chepstow in April. Just failed at Sedgefield since and 2½m sure to suit.

Form: 1471-2

Now Where Or When^t⁵⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: B S Hughes| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 119| D

5/1

Fairly useful hurdler. 5/2, career best when winning 16-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (2½m, good to soft) 54 days ago, keeping on well. Prominent showing likely for respected yard.

Form: 33/3421-

Will Carver^t1³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR: 132

5/6

Had plenty in hand when getting off the mark in 21f Kempton maiden 34 days ago. Tongue strap added now. Potential for better again and probably the one to beat.

Form: 41/932-1

Soivegotachance²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Ross Chapman| T: D Bourke

9/1

Didn't show much in Irish points but much more encouraging signs when 150/1 second on C&D hurdle debut for new yard 25 days ago. May do better.

Form: P0/P-2

Non-Runners

Petite Rhapsody²⁴

Weight: 10-13| Age: 6

T: Miss Lucinda V Russell J: D R Fox

Forecasts

Will Carver (5/6), Gordon's Jet (5/2), Now Where Or When (5/1), Soivegotachance (9/1), Petite Rhapsody (16/1)

There's little to separate the 3 previous winners in this line-up but WILL CARVER was quite impressive at Kempton so he gets the nod to make the long journey from Lambourn worthwhile. Gordon's Jet should be suited by 2½m and can give Nicky Henderson's charge most to do.