Chris Young Memorial 'National Hunt' EBF Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 4m 55.03s

Contemplatemyfaith²³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy

10/3

Third sole outing in points and filled same spot in a Tipperary bumper on Rules debut in March. Has since joined Olly Murphy, so warrants respect on hurdle bow.

Form: 33-

Flagrant Delitiep²⁶²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Brendan Powell| T: R Walford| OR: 113| D

3/1

Highly progressive chaser last season who landed handicaps at Wincanton and Hereford before going like the best at the weights at former venue on final start. Solid claims back over hurdles.

Form: 2/42112-

Marble Sands²³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Kielan Woods| T: F O'Brien

3/1

Left debut form behind when landing an Ascot bumper with a bit up his sleeve. Similar form next 2 starts and needs viewing positively now going hurdling for new stable up in trip after 7 months off.

Form: 5152-

Milan Bridge²¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls

13/2

Failed to meet market expectations in a Punchestown bumper for Damian Murphy in March. Finished third in an Irish point a month later before joining Paul Nicholls.

Form: 63-

Top Of The Bill²²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Jordan Nailor⁽³⁾| T: N & W Twiston-Davies

7/2

Fame And Glory gelding who was placed all 4 bumper starts last season, showing fairly useful form. Goes hurdling now for yard in fine nick and must be respected.

Form: 3223-

Ultra Viers²³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill

50/1

Boasts a good pedigree but has shown only modest form in Irish bumpers, so looks vulnerable on this switch to hurdling for new yard.

Form: 30/56-

Non-Runners

Kings Krackertara²⁵⁶

Weight: 10-5| Age: 6

T: N J Gifford J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Marble Sands (3/1), Flagrant Delitiep (3/1), Contemplatemyfaith (10/3), Top Of The Bill (7/2), Milan Bridge (13/2), Kings Krackertara (10/1), Ultra Viers (50/1)

TOP OF THE BILL failed to win in 4 bumper starts, but he still displayed a fairly useful level of form and looks interesting now going hurdling with his yard in good nick. Flagrant Delitiep developed into a useful chaser last season so is highly respected back over hurdles, with Marble Sands and Contemplatemyfaith others to view positively in an interesting race.