13:00 Taunton

Tuesday 23 February 2021

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British EBF Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:00 | Winning time: 5m 15.65s

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Selected odds by:

Allavina⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Aidan Coleman| T: O Murphy| OR: 120

13/8

Fairly useful bumper winner who opened her account over hurdles in 17f novice at Fontwell last month. Sort to go on improving, especially over this longer trip. Big player.

Form: 31-421

Global Harmony⁵⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 118| BF

5/2

Confirmed previous promise when off the mark over hurdles in 2m5f novice at Wincanton. Not disgraced under a penalty when second at Wetherby since so not taken lightly.

Form: 72-3312

Buttsbury Lady³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| OR: 109

11/2

Fair bumper winner who has shaped encouragingly when twice fourth over hurdles, patiently ridden at Newbury (2m4f) last time. Has more to offer so needs considering.

Form: 1544

Cucumber Gin^t1⁸⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Matt Griffiths| T: Nicky Martin

200/1

Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Lingfield (19.5f, heavy) 89 days ago. Tongue strap on with it to prove.

Form: 9/8-P

Home Farm House¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe

18/1

Winning Irish pointer who (11/1) made encouraging start for new yard when fifth of 12 in Kempton bumper 12 days ago. Much respected now going hurdling.

Form: 1-5

Lady In Hiding³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: J J Burke| T: O Sherwood

20/1

In the frame all 3 bumpers in 2019, but off 14 months/had wind op before well held in Newbury novice (2m, heavy) on hurdles bow last month. Needs to step forward now.

Form: 4/33-0

Lilly Pedlar¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 119

10/3

Promise in bumpers but failed to build on hurdles debut second here when remote third at Wincanton (15f) 19 days ago. Remains with potential, especially over this longer trip.

Form: 7/5-23

Rock On Rita⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland

50/1

8/1, encouraging fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) on NH debut 40 days ago. Winning pointer, so open to improvement and worth considering.

Form: 14

Sakandi¹¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Sean Houlihan⁽³⁾| T: R H Buckler

300/1

Has failed to beat a rival in 2 bumpers 9 months apart (had breathing op in between). Lots to prove now going over hurdles.

Form: 0-0

The Tithe

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Stan Sheppard| T: K Woollacott

300/1

Jet Away mare. Dam point winner. Faces no easy introduction.

Form:

Wee Fly Too^t1¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Rex Dingle| T: P Gundry

300/1

150/1, pulled up in novice hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. Tongue strap on with big step forward required.

Form: P

Non-Runners

Lily Of Leysbourne⁴³

Weight: 11-6| Age: 8

T: F O'Brien J: P J Brennan

Forecasts

Allavina (13/8), Global Harmony (5/2), Lilly Pedlar (10/3), Lily Of Leysbourne (7/2), Buttsbury Lady (11/2), Home Farm House (18/1), Lady In Hiding (20/1), Rock On Rita (50/1), Cucumber Gin (200/1), Sakandi (300/1), Wee Fly Too (300/1), The Tithe (300/1)

A few of these are open to improvement, not least ALLAVINA who seems sure to build on her Fontwell success now stepped up in trip. Lily of Leysbourne rates a big threat if backing up her Doncaster win achieved after a long absence and Lilly Pedlar can't be discounted either for her top yard now her stamina is drawn out more.