Sky Sports Racing Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 4m 28.1s

The Steward^b²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Callum Bewley| T: James Moffatt| OR: 118| D

10/1

Broke his maiden over hurdles at Cartmel (2m1f) two runs ago where he was a comfortable 8L winner. Was unable to follow that up last time at Ayr (2m) as he was fifth of seven. Has been eased 2lb. One to consider.

Form: 4-43415

Induno^t³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe

11/8

Prevailed in a bumper at the second attempt at Ffos Las (2m), justifying going off as the 11/8 favourite. He ran on well in the closing stages of that contest. Big player on his hurdles debut here.

Form: 2-1

Presentandcounting³¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr

1/1

Was a winner of a point-to-point at Aghabullogue (3m) last time where he justified going off as the 7/4 favourite. Set for his debut under Rules here on his first start since January. One for the shortlist.

Form: 3/1-

Stonific⁴³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: R Johnson| T: D O'Meara

11/1

Scored four times on the Flat. His latest outing was at Musselburgh (1m4½f) where he was fourth of six. Set for his first appearance over hurdles here where he can't be discounted.

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The Honeydipper³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden

28/1

Has been well held on his two bumper appearances, including last time at Worcester (2m) when he was ninth of 12 after going off at 40/1. Set for his first outing over obstacles here. Will need to improve.

Form: 59

Trois Bon Amis^t¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Colm McCormack⁽³⁾| T: Mark Campion| OR: 74

100/1

Failed to score on the Flat, while he has been well beaten in three appearances over hurdles. He was seventh of 10 at Hexham (2m) earlier this month as a 150/1 shot. Needs to take a huge stride forward.

Form: 007

Urban Spirit²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Thomas Dowson| T: Karen McLintock

66/1

His sole success on the Flat came over 2m at Ripon in August 2018. He was ninth of 12 at Catterick in a Flat race last month, a long way off the winner. This will be his first run over hurdles. Best to watch here.

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Forecasts

Presentandcounting (1/1), Induno (11/8), The Steward (10/1), Stonific (11/1), The Honeydipper (28/1), Urban Spirit (66/1), Trois Bon Amis (100/1)

INDUNO was a winner in a bumper last time at Ffos Las and he can follow that up with victory here on his hurdles debut as he looked a smart prospect in that success. The Steward was an emphatic winner at Cartmel two runs back and will be in contention if he repeats that run, while point-to-point winner Presentandcounting can put in a strong performance on his first appearance under Rules.