G.C.Rickards Ltd Introductory Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:38 | Winning time: 5m 10.6s

Aviewtosea²⁰¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Max Kendrick| T: F O'Brien

8/1

Bumper winner who struck at the first time of asking over hurdles in a 23f Bangor maiden in April. Will need to improve on that form to follow up on his return but further progress is a possibility.

Form: 2/21671-

What About Time³⁵⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: W T Kennedy| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 126

4/1

Off mark in points at fifth attempt and knew his job to make a successful debut over hurdles at Uttoxeter a year ago, admittedly allowed the run of the race but still finding plenty. Off since.

Form: 52321/1-

Another Brown Bear³²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: James Bowen| T: N J Henderson| BF

12/1

Off mark in point bumpers at second attempt in April. Disappinting favourite on his Uttoxeter hurdle debut a month ago but he's surely a lot better than that.

Form: 41-8

Bridge North¹⁹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: R Patrick| T: H D Daly

6/1

Closely related/half-brother to 5 winners, including smart hurdler/chaser No More Heroes and fairly useful hurdler Escudero. Fourth in a point in April ahead of hurdle debut. Check betting.

Form: 4-

Jersey³²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton

17/2

Fair form at best in bumpers. Ran to a similar level when 11 lengths fourth on his Uttoxeter hurdle debut a month ago, with the reopposing Another Brown Bear in behind.

Form: 467-4

Current Mood¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams

11/10

Dual 3m point scorer. Second in 2½m Wexford bumper in March and looked a useful prospect when making winning start over hurdles for this yard at Ffos Las (2m). More to come and the one to beat.

Form: 23112-1

Forecasts

Current Mood (11/10), What About Time (4/1), Bridge North (6/1), Aviewtosea (8/1), Jersey (17/2), Another Brown Bear (12/1)

CURRENT MOOD was impressive on her recent hurdle debut. That was over 2m but her pair of 3m points wins and a 2½m bumper second in Ireland suggest this much longer trip shouldn't be a problem and she can make it 2-2 over timber. The fact Another Brown Bear went off favourite on his hurdle debut suggests he's thought capable of lot better than he showed on that occasion and he may prove next best.