Winner on the Flat over 1m2f when with previous stable. Signs of promise first time out when a 5L third of eight over C&D in January but well held the last twice on soft ground. Better ground predicted here should suit and likely to run well in this.
Winner over an extended 1m5f on the AW on final Flat outing for previous yard. Beaten just 2¼L when finishing fourth on debut for this stable in a similar race to this at Huntingdon earlier this month and likely to be involved at the finish today.
Disappointed last time out having burst a blood vessel when finishing fifth of six after being sent off favourite favourite at Hereford. Had previously finished runner-up on hurdling debut at Catterick in early February and wears a hood for the first time here.
Winner of a point-to-point bumper at Barbury Castle in January and sold privately subsequently. Well beaten on hurdling debut in a 2m bumper here on debut for this yard and more likely to be needed to figure in this.
Winner on the Flat over 1m5f at Lingfield in January. Well beaten in that sphere the last twice and probably best watched as he makes his hurdling debut in this.
Maiden after 18 outings in Ireland including when not beaten far in hurdles events at Tipperary (third) and Ballinrobe (fourth) last year. Well beaten on the AW at Dundalk subsequently and worth a check in the market on debut for a leading stable.
Started big prices in all eight outings to date including on sole outing for previous stable at Yarmouth in October. Makes his hurdling and stable debut in this contest.
No show in three hurdles outings so far including when pulled up at Ludlow over 2m5f earlier this month. Likely to be better suited to handicap company in time.
Forecasts
Bob's Boy (5/2), Lord Topper (11/4), Ravens Hill (11/4), New List (8/1), Moon Arrow (12/1), Pinwood (14/1), Wynford (50/1), Russian Rascal (125/1)
BOB'S BOY ran well when finishing third on his hurdling debut over C&D in January and can get off the mark at the fourth time of asking having been beaten twice on soft ground since. The better ground forecast can see the selection get the better of Flat winner Lord Topper who made a solid start to his hurdling career when finishing fourth at Huntingdon earlier this month with Moon Arrow taken to get the better of Ravens Hill for third.