Horseradish Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 14:31 | Winning time: 5m 10.3s

Dublin Four^t²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson

9/2

Modest form three bumper starts he's shown slightly improved form in a couple of recent novice hurdle outings. Showed much more at Sandown last time when back at 2m on heavy ground (first-time tongue-tie); up in trip again, chance but more needed.

Form: 727-464

Jelski²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 121

1/2

Ffos Las bumper winner in testing conditions who has shaped with encouragement in two novice hurdles. Not seen to best effect at Aintree on his most recent start (held up off a slow gallop), a stiffer test will suit him ideally; sets the standard.

Form: 5107-23

Pichelot^p1,t1²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: W T Kennedy| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 124

4/1

Winning chaser in France (2m6f, soft) who looked as though he needed the run on his return to hurdles when making his GB/stable debut at Carlisle. Went without usual headgear (now returns); has a bit to prove but should be suited by conditions.

Form: 574/43-8

Harmattan

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: J M Quinlan| T: Miss A Murphy

25/1

Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Mercian Prince; dam 2m hurdle/chase winner. Makes some appeal on pedigree so worth a glance in the market to see if there are any positive vibes on debut.

Form:

Queen Of The Court³³³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: T J O'Brien| T: J G Cann

50/1

Off the mark at the third attempt in Irish point-to-points over 3m on decent ground she has shown some ability in two Exeter bumpers, never landed a blow on each occasion. Now makes her hurdles debut after a significant absence.

Form: 2/P195-

Non-Runners

What'llbewillbe

Weight: 10-12| Age: 5

T: Jack Barber J: Nick Scholfield

Forecasts

Jelski (1/2), Pichelot (4/1), Dublin Four (9/2), What'llbewillbe (12/1), Harmattan (25/1), Queen Of The Court (50/1)

This is far from a deep contest and although JELSKI had to settle for third last time he did so behind a useful stable mate (Mossy Fen) having had to sit and suffer off a slow gallop dictated by the winner. Testing conditions should prove no drawback to his chance and he’s taken to outpoint Don McCain’s French import Pichelot who should do better now he’s equipped with his usual headgear again. Dublin Four showed that his performance levels were moving in an upward direction last time with a fair fourth at Sandown and he may appreciate this step up in trip. Harmattan is worth a glance in the market based on her pedigree and fillies allowance.