Extech Cloud Demystifying I.T Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Showed improved form on first run since leaving Harriet Dickin when easily winning 9-runner maiden hurdle at Fontwell in September and he defied a penalty at the second time of asking at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago. Double penalty this time but sure to give it a good go.

Jack Hobbs gelding. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers, half-sister to useful hurdler/top-class chaser (Cheltenham Gold Cup winner) Coneygree. Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (Jan 2024) but last of 7 in a bumper and likely needs more time. Hood on switched to hurdling.

A frustrating maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) and minor promise only over hurdles last month. Tongue strap applied.

From a good family and made a successful debut in a Southwell bumper last November. Disappointed under a penalty at Huntingdon but bred to have a future over hurdles and he's in excellent hands.

€9,000 3-y-o, £20,000 4-y-o, first foal: dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdle winner/fair chaser (stayed 2¾m) Our Friend. Unseated rider sole start in Irish points (Apr 14).