Computer Network Services Ltd Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 4m 39.5s

Full Bore⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR: 126| BF

10/11

Won, and placed twice in three bumper's in the summer. Off the mark on debut over Hurdles and probably ran to the same level when second at Warwick subsequently. Has shown signs of greenness and step up in trip today looks a plus.

Form: 21212

Arthur's Sixpence²¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| D

5/1

Point-to-point winner at this trip on debut in March and possible the race came too soon when second at odds on over 3m behind a dual subsequent winner a fortnight later. Has joined a yard among the winners for hurdling debut.

Form: 12-

Balli Martine¹³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: Noel Williams

13/2

Similar level of ability in bumpers and over hurdles but didn't seem to stay this trip on previous attempt at it when last seen at Worcester in June and others make more appeal.

Form: 302-335

Don Des Fosses¹⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: G Sheehan| T: W GreatrexWS

8/1

Won a Point-to-point and Bumper on first two starts but hasn't progressed as expected in three runs over hurdles finishing tamely on a couple of occasions. Has had a wind operation since last seen which could benefit him.

Form: 114-F4

Espoir De Loire¹⁹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: D A Jacob| T: B Pauling

5/1

Won a 3m Point-to-point in the mud on only start when trained in Ireland and subsequently bought for £60,000. Joined top yard and market will reveal plenty on hurdling debut.

Form: 1-

Edabean¹³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: M Hamill⁽³⁾| T: G R I Smyly

100/1

Has shown ability but also a level of temperament in three bumpers and and needs to prove his aptitude for hurdles in debut in this sphere.

Form: PUP

Non-Runners

Black Lightning¹⁷⁹

Weight: 10-12| Age: 5

T: N J Gifford J: James Davies

Saturdaynightfever²⁵³

Weight: 10-12| Age: 6

T: F O'Brien J: N D Fehily

Forecasts

Full Bore (10/11), Espoir De Loire (5/1), Arthur's Sixpence (5/1), Balli Martine (13/2), Don Des Fosses (8/1), Black Lightning (14/1), Saturdaynightfever (14/1), Edabean (100/1)

An interesting novice where the market should reveal plenty. FULL BORE just about sets the standard over hurdles and this step up in trip can bring about more improvement. Hurdling newcomers Espoir De Loire and Arthur's Sixpence are interesting recruits over hurdles for their in-form stables.