Franco 'Firework' Esposito Is 40 Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:25 | Winning time: 4m 36.9s

Odds by:

Live Odds

Odds

Complete Unknown

2/1, 9/5, 15/8, 7/4, 13/8, 7/4, 15/8, 7/4, 15/8

2/1

Blue Stello

11/4

3/1

Foxinthebox

5/1, 11/2, 5/1, 9/2, 5/1, 9/2, 4/1, 9/2

4/1

Unanswered Prayers

15/2, 8/1, 8/1, 15/2

8/1

Pulling Stumps

8/1, 17/2, 8/1, 17/2, 8/1, 17/2, 8/1

17/2

River Legend

11/1, 12/1, 11/1, 12/1, 11/1

12/1

Hardy Boy

22/1, 25/1, 22/1, 25/1, 22/1, 25/1, 22/1, 25/1, 22/1

25/1

The Wise Traveller

40/1

Pumpkin's Pride

28/1, 33/1, 40/1, 50/1, 40/1

50/1

Paschals Dream

125/1

150/1

Great Universe

300/1, 400/1, 300/1, 500/1, 400/1, 300/1

400/1

SP Book Percentage 116.82

Result Amended

Blue Stello - Original Position 2nd. Amended Position 1st.

Unanswered Prayers - Original Position 1st. Amended Position 2nd.

Forecasts

Complete Unknown (2/1), Blue Stello (3/1), Foxinthebox (4/1), Unanswered Prayers (8/1), Pulling Stumps (17/2), River Legend (12/1), Hardy Boy (25/1), The Wise Traveller (40/1), Pumpkin's Pride (50/1), Paschals Dream (150/1), Great Universe (400/1)

COMPLETE UNKNOWN looked a bright prospect when comfortably landing a bumper at Thurles and, having joined Paul Nicholls since, he's fancied to maintain his unbeaten record under Rules now switched to hurdling. Blue Stello warrants plenty of respect starting out for Nicky Henderson having been runner-up in a point, and Pulling Stumps shouldn't be ignored in what looks a potentially strong novice.