Hollie Doyle's Blog On attheraces.com Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:13 | Winning time: 4m 1.81s

Blue Ribbon^b1¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 110| D

14/1

Won a Worcester handicap in May but disappointed on his next 4 starts. Blinkers on 1st time. Bit to prove.

Form: 7-148U6

Howdyalikemenow¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 120| D

2/7

Winner pointer who justified strong support when off mark in Stratford novice on return/debut for this yard 11 days ago, showing much improved form in the process. Looks capable of defying a penalty.

Form: F6652-1

Jack Ryan⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: T P Queally| T: J Ryan

25/1

Modest on Flat and similar merit over hurdles. Up against it.

Form: 4P-

Auditoria¹⁷⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Aidan Coleman| T: O Murphy| OR: 107

9/2

Fair maiden on Flat in France and similar level when second both starts over hurdles for this yard earlier in the year. Remains open to improvement this season.

Form: 22-

Forecasts

Howdyalikemenow (2/7), Auditoria (9/2), Blue Ribbon (14/1), Jack Ryan (25/1)

HOWDYALIKEMENOW justified strong support in good style on his first outing for this yard at Stratford on return and is taken to defy a penalty. Auditoria has made a perfectly encouraging start over hurdles and is a clear next best.