Feldon Dunsmore Carnival Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:56 | Winning time: 3m 51.4s

Thebannerkingrebel^t⁸⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 138| CD

11/2

Three-time novice hurdle winner in 2019/20 and left alone at the first on chase debut at Plumpton in December. Failed to complete both starts since so has a bit to prove switched back over timber.

Form: 30/61FP-

Fix Sun¹⁷⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: D A Jacob| T: N J Henderson| OR: 133

10/3

French bumper winner who looked useful when winning 2 of his 3 starts in novice hurdles in 2019/20. Disappointed in a pair of handicaps during the autumn but it's early days and he's in top hands.

Form: 1112/07-

Champagne City¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: C Gethings| T: T R George| OR: 125| CD

3/1

Tumbled in the weights and ridden more prominently, he finally cashed in over C&D in March. Followed up from 6 lb higher mark here 16 days ago and he's respected in his hat-trick bid.

Form: 77081-1

Blue Ribbon⁷^{(ex 7)}

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 105| D

11/8

Just modest form at best in Ireland but having joined a yard that does well with new recruits, left previous efforts behind when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Worcester 7 days ago. More to come.

Form: 04667-1

Forecasts

Blue Ribbon (11/8), Champagne City (3/1), Fix Sun (10/3), Thebannerkingrebel (11/2)

BLUE RIBBON left previous efforts behind to make a winning start for Dr Richard Newland after 8 months off at Worcester last week. The handicapper is sure have taken a dim view, so he's a confident selection to follow up now wisely turned out under a penalty. Champagne City is clearly right back on song all of a sudden so gets the nod for second, ahead of Thebannerkingrebel.