Minimum 50,000 Tote Placepot Everyday Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:50 | Winning time: 4m 53.88s

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Speed Davis²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 113| BF

7/2

Irish/point bumper winner who landed maiden at Musselburgh (17.4f) in April. Solid fourth under a penalty at Hexham following month so needs considering.

Form: 16/121-4

Valgrand²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton

1/4

Very useful form shown in bumpers and scored readily on his hurdles debut in 2m Uttoxeter maiden 24 days ago. The one to beat with more to come.

Form: 2/24-1

Brockarno¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Lee Edwards| T: B Clarke

80/1

Showed promise on his debut in February 2023 but has failed to repeat that form in a trio of outings subsequently, sixth of nine on his hurdling bow over 2m here 10 days ago. More is required.

Form: 36/0-6

Touchwoodexpress⁹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| D

12/1

Won sole start in points but he came in a well-held sixth of 10 in novice at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) on hurdles bow 97 days ago. Lots more is needed.

Form: 136-

We Ain't Walking¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Benjamin Poste| T: R Potter

80/1

Pulled up sole start in Irish points but has shown ability in his two runs over hurdles this spring, fifth in 2m Ludlow novice on latter occasion. Possibilities.

Form: P7-5

After Midnight⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: Harry Bannister| T: J S Smith

250/1

In need of experience in 2 bumpers but has failed to complete both starts in maiden hurdles, losing touch before 2 out when pulled up at Hereford (19.7f) last time. Easy enough to look elsewhere.

Form: 79/UP-

Fennella³³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Toby Wynne⁽³⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero

125/1

Well held sole outing in bumpers and unseated rider early on Huntingdon hurdling debut.

Form: 0U-

Forecasts

Valgrand (1/4), Speed Davis (7/2), Touchwoodexpress (12/1), Brockarno (80/1), We Ain't Walking (80/1), Fennella (125/1), After Midnight (250/1)

Dan Skelton's VALGRAND scored in good style on his hurdling bow at Uttoxeter and rates a confident choice to defy a 7 lb penalty and follow up. Hexham fourth Speed Davis appeals as the one to chase him home, with We Ain't Walking looking best equipped to take minor honours.