Coral Hurdle (Registered As The Ascot Hurdle) (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:42 | Winning time: 4m 40.96s

Goshen²⁰⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 157| C

4/1

Firmly back on track when slamming Song For Someone in Kingwell at Wincanton but below par in Champion Hurdle and Punchestown Grade 1 later in spring. Up in trip on return. Very talented on his day.

Form: 1U/0185-

Song For Someone²²⁶

10/1

Won this on reappearance last year and followed up in Grade 2 at Cheltenham 3 weeks later. Ran poorly behind Buzz in Aintree Grade 1 final start, after which he undewent wind surgery. Goes well fresh.

Form: 21/112P-

Buzz⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 155| C

1/1

Progressive over hurdles last term, culminating in Aintree Grade 1 second over this trip in April. Returned to win Cesarewitch at Newmarket 6 weeks ago. Looks set for another good season over hurdles.

Form: 4/31252-

Guard Your Dreams²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 145

7/2

Progressive 3-time winner in his novice campaign and resumed with a smart effort to land a 2½m Cheltenham handicap last month. More will be needed at this level, though.

Form: 11673-1

Molly Ollys Wishes^t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Bridget Andrews| T: D Skelton| OR: 146

14/1

Enjoyed a fine campaign last term and picked up where she'd left off with a smooth success in 2m Wetherby mares' listed 3 weeks ago. Just as effective over longer trips. Should go well.

Form: 71113-1

Forecasts

Buzz (1/1), Guard Your Dreams (7/2), Goshen (4/1), Song For Someone (10/1), Molly Ollys Wishes (14/1)

BUZZ posted a very smart effort to win the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last month and should be very hard to beat back hurdling, particularly as he receives 6 lb from last year's winner Song For Someone and Goshen. That pair ended last season on low notes so it wouldn't be a surprise if the one to follow him home was recent Wetherby listed scorer Molly Ollys Wishes.