Newton Abbot Racecourse On Facebook Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Fairly useful on Flat for Sir Mark Prescott and 2-2 over hurdles for new stable this summer, readily defying a penalty at Stratford (2m, good) 6 weeks ago. Can extend his unbeaten hurdle record to 3.

Fair in bumpers and won 10-runner juvenile hurdle at Taunton (16.5f, soft) in cosy fashion in March. Went close under a penalty on his Market Rasen reappearance a fortnight ago. Should go well again.

Runner-up on his only start in points but down the field in 2 Uttoxeter novice hurdles last month. Razzle Dazzle Boy looks very much the stable first string.

Dartmouth gelding. Dam modest hurdle/chase winner around 2m. Will need to be pretty useful to make a winning start to his career here.

Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish bumpers (for Mags Mullins) but is probably one for later on in this sphere judged on his efforts in recent weeks.

Poor form over hurdles, including pulled up on last week's course stable debut after 16 months off. Outsider.

Fair form when winning sole Flat start in France but stopped quickly when pulled up on his Wincanton hurdle debut in January. Off since.

Fairly useful handicapper at best on Flat (stays 12.5f) for Charlie Johnston but ended 2023 out of sorts and fared no better on his hurdle and yard debut in January. Fitted with a first-time tongue tie on his first outing since.

Promising start to his career, finishing second of 11 in 2m Uttoxeter novice (soft) last month. Good place claims again but whether he can live with Brave Knight remains to be seen.

Fairly useful sprint handicapper at his best on the Flat but below par in 2024. Stamina a massive question mark now hurdling in a first-time hood.