NFRC London & Southern Counties Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 19:20 | Winning time: 5m 16.90s

Kings Ryde²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: J McGrath| T: N J Henderson| OR: 132| BF| D

11/8

Seasonal reappearance when scoring at Wincanton last month, but went up 5lb to this mark and was a little keen when fifth of six at Ascot. No surprise to see him bounce back for top trainer with a fine record at this venue.

Form: 3123-15

Black Buble²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.⁽³⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 124| D

6/5

Firmly on the upgrade with three wins in handicap company under this jockey on his last four starts, latterly at Ascot where he had Kings Ryde behind. Has gone up another 3lb, but might not have finished improving.

Form: 531511

Peggies Venture¹⁸³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-10| J: Wayne Hutchinson| T: A King| OR: 116

9/2

Landed a Worcester maiden hurdle last May and was running respectably in handicaps when last seen in the autumn. Bit to prove returning from her break.

Form: 30-1426

Forecasts

Black Buble (6/5), Kings Ryde (11/8), Peggies Venture (9/2)

Peggies Venture faces a couple of race-fit rivals in Kings Ryde and BLACK BUBLE and may have to settle for minor honours. The selection has struck up a great rapport with his young jockey and looks to have every chance of making it four wins from his last five starts.