Sky Sports Racing 'National Hunt' Auction Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 12:51 | Winning time: 5m 15.9s

Barrowlands²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden

4/1

Went close to success in four point-to-point appearances where he was second in each of those starts. Made his debut under rules at Hereford (2m3½f) earlier this month, finishing third of 11. One for the shortlist.

Form: 2222-3

Flamboyant Joyaux¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Danny Cook| T: J Parkinson & S Smith

5/2

Point-to-point winner who was a long way behind on his Rules debut at Carlisle (2m1f) when he was eighth of 10. Improved last time at this course (2m1f), coming home third of 11. Stepping up in trip now. One to consider.

Form: 2-183

O'Hanrahan Bridge⁷⁶⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr

11/1

Was not too far behind on his opening start under Rules when he was fourth off 11 at Ffos Las (2m). Has since switched yards. Is stepping up in distance now where he remains open to improvement. One to think about.

Form: 5D4/

Old Jewry²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Alain Cawley| T: D Bourke

33/1

Has had four attempts under Rules. He was third of six over fences two starts back at Kelso (2m1f), while last time he came home 13th of 16 at Ayr (2m) on his first run over hurdles. Needs to improve.

Form: 45-4730

Wye Aye^h¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 11-0| J: Colm McCormack⁽³⁾| T: P A Kirby

66/1

Has struggled in his five starts on the track so far. He was a little better last time as he was fourth of 10 at Carlisle (2m1f) after going off at 150/1. Will need to take a big stride forward here to be in the mix.

Form: 0-0804

Emma Lamb¹⁷⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 106

11/10

Although she is a maiden after 10 outings, she has gone close on a number of occasions over hurdles, including when she was third of eight over this C&D two runs back. Set for her first start for her new yard. Big player.

Form: P244-34

Forecasts

Emma Lamb (11/10), Flamboyant Joyaux (5/2), Barrowlands (4/1), O'Hanrahan Bridge (11/1), Old Jewry (33/1), Wye Aye (66/1)

This looks a great opportunity for EMMA LAMB to finally get off the mark. She has some solid form in handicap company, while the weight allowance for mares means she is on great terms with her rivals here. Flamboyant Joyeaux hit the frame last time at this course and he is likely to be even better over this longer trip as he was outpaced on his latest start, while Barrowlands is open to improvement from his debut under Rules at Hereford earlier this month so expect to see him close by.