Goodwin Racing Telephone Bookmakers Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:25 | Winning time: 5m 25.73s

Young Butler³²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Miss E C Lavelle| OR: 118

2/5

Off the mark in steadily-run maiden at Chepstow (19.4f) in November. Disappointing on handicap debut at Ascot (23.5f) next time but this is easier down in trip. Should bounce back and go well.

Form: 4-31P

Aikenbreakinheart^t⁸⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-1| J: N F Houlihan⁽³⁾| T: R Rowe| OR: 112

11/1

Has shown more than enough over hurdles at up to 3m in Ireland to suggest he can win races. Worth a look for new yard after 87 days off.

Form: 7-56354

My Bad Lucy⁸⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Tabitha Worsley⁽³⁾| T: N J Gifford

40/1

Point winner who has finished well held in 2 bumpers and Lingfield maiden hurdle.

Form: 6/3198-5

Pumpkin's Pride³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-1| J: Liam Harrison⁽³⁾| T: A King

9/2

Showed a bit more on second run over hurdles in C&D event last month, threatening early in the straight before fading. Could have more to offer.

Form: 765

Tigerten¹⁸⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: T Scudamore| T: D G Bridgwater| BF

9/1

Fairly useful/reliable stayer on the Flat (shaped as if still in good form over extreme trip latest start in July). Has the ability to figure if taking to the game for new yard.

Form:

The Real Jet²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-8| J: James Best| T: A Irvine

80/1

Point winner but little impact in a couple of maiden hurdles to end 2021, jumping left here last month.

Form: 31-05

Forecasts

Young Butler (2/5), Pumpkin's Pride (9/2), Tigerten (9/1), Aikenbreakinheart (11/1), My Bad Lucy (40/1), The Real Jet (80/1)

It's easy to put a line through YOUNG BUTLER's poor showing at Ascot and he'd looked promising previously, winning at Chepstow. He can get back on the up in these calmer waters and defy a penalty for his in-form yard. Tigerten was a really likeable sort on the level for Joseph Tuite and could figure if taking to the game. Aikenbreakinheart also has a shout for his new yard.