N&L Franklin Developments Ltd Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:51 | Winning time: 5m 13.4s

Thomas Kershaw¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Alex Edwards⁽³⁾| T: J W Unett| OR: 108

16/1

Left previous Rules form well behind when causing a shock (80/1) in a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter, albeit having the run of things. Opening mark demands more.

Form: 2/5P9-1

Getthepot¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 106| D

15/8

Much improved since upped in trip lately, off the mark in convincing fashion in 17-runner event at Ayr 15 days ago. Capable of better still, so reasonable claims despite hefty rise.

Form: 98733-1

An Tailliur⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 103| D

1/2

Progressive since handicapping, once more having plenty in hand when completing a double at Worcester a week ago. Escapes a penalty, so he's hard to oppose.

Form: 7662-11

Non-Runners

Bay Of Intrigue²

Weight: 11-4| Age: 6

T: T Symonds J: Non Runner

Forecasts

An Tailliur (1/2), Getthepot (15/8), Bay Of Intrigue (14/1), Thomas Kershaw (16/1)

AN TAILLIUR is firmly on the up and, off the same mark as when bolting up at Worcester 7 days ago, he's marginally preferred to recent Ayr scorer Getthepot, who is also progressing well at present. Thomas Kershaw isn't out of it, although the first-named pair look better handicapped.