Virgin Bet Contenders Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 4m 4.4s

Goshen¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 152| CD

11/5

C&D winner who turned in his most encouraging effort of the season when under 2l last of 3 in Lingfield conditions event 13 days ago. Frimly in the mix.

Form: 185-473

Guard Your Dreams³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 147| CD

11/5

Bagged his second success of this term in Grade 2 International at Cheltenham before posting another solid effort there when third in Relkeel Hurdle. Reliable sort who can't be discounted.

Form: 73-1313

Song For Someone⁵⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Aidan Coleman| T: T Symonds| OR: 153| D

5/2

Firmly back on track this season after undergoing wind op, runner-up in Grade 2 events at Ascot and Cheltenham (beaten ½l by Guard Your Dreams). Enjoys 6 lb pull with that rival here, so a player.

Form: 112P-22

Global Citizen¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-5| J: Kielan Woods| T: B Pauling| OR: 136| D

14/1

Smart front-running hurdler/chaser in 2019/20. Had breathing op before running best race since when second to Tommy's Oscar in Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock. No forlorn hope if building on that.

Form: PP-9202

Hunters Call¹⁴

Age: 12| Weight: 11-5| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 143| D

10/1

Veteran landed Bangor handicap before fine third in Grade 2 International at Cheltenham. Turned in modest effort in Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock last time though so he needs to get back on track.

Form: 335-133

Forecasts

Goshen (11/5), Guard Your Dreams (11/5), Song For Someone (5/2), Hunters Call (10/1), Global Citizen (14/1)

None of these can be safely ruled out in this high-quality listed contest, but SONG FOR SOMEONE seems rejuvenated by breathing surgery and can open his account for the season after two excellent second placings in Grade 2 company. C&D scorer Goshen rates a big threat though on the back of his encouraging Lingfield third, with the reliable Guard Your Dreams not discounted either.