Recticel Insulation Perfect Finish Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 17:17 | Winning time: 3m 52.3s

Fransham¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Paul O'Brien⁽³⁾| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 124| D

1/4

Off the mark at the eighth attempt over hurdles when clear-cut winner of a maiden event at Wetherby a fortnight ago. Outstanding claims on that form.

Form: 944R21

Golden Hour^t³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Kevin Jones⁽³⁾| T: Simon Earle

66/1

Only a little promise in three bumpers and was pulled up on hurdling debut at Newbury. Needs to take a big step forward if he is to get involved.

Form: 885P

Gorham's Cave^h²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Andrew Tinkler| T: A Stronge

33/1

Maiden after 13 starts on the Flat and hurdling debut last month saw him finish down the field at Stratford. Raced keenly there so needs to settle better.

Form: 0

Light Gunner⁹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Harry Bannister| T: R Bandey| OR: 107

7/2

Only moderate on the Flat and over hurdles when trained by Henry Tett. First start for a new trainer and the change of scenery needs to have eked out considerable improvement.

Form: P05

Ace Combat¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Joshua Moore| T: M Madgwick

10/1

Winner on the Flat in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien, but was pulled up on only start over hurdles in December. Not disgraced on the Flat at Windsor last time and may do better returned to timber.

Form: P

Forecasts

Fransham (1/4), Light Gunner (7/2), Ace Combat (10/1), Gorham's Cave (33/1), Golden Hour (66/1)

A poor novices' hurdle which looks at the mercy of recent Wetherby winner FRANSHAM, who looks a cut above his rivals. Flat winner Ace Combat can chase him home, while Gorham's Cave may take minor honours if settling better than on his hurdling debut at Stratford.