bet365 Scottish Supreme Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:05 | Winning time: 3m 43.60s

Restandbethankful^t⁶³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Adrian Heskin| T: O Murphy| OR: 128| D

11/4

Resumed his progress after 6 weeks off when bagging third win of season in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 63 days ago. Holds good claims despite conceding weight all round.

Form: 2-11671

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Since Day One²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 125| D

6/4

Completed his hat-trick in 2m novice hurdle at Newcastle (6/5) 29 days ago, drawing clear from last flight. Has more to offer, and rates a big player.

Form: P2-4111

Corrigeen Rock⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 112| D

5/1

Point winner who made successful start over hurdles at Kelso in October. Back on track when third in 2m novice at Kempton 42 days ago, but this requires more.

Form: 1-163

Kihavah⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: C O'Farrell| T: A Keatley| OR: 122| D

4/1

Took a marked step forward in form terms when landing 2m novice handicap at Newcastle in January and not disgraced off 12 lb higher mark when seventh at Cheltenham 8 days ago. Much respected.

Form: 683217

Livelifetothemax³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Ryan Mania| T: R M Smith| OR: 113| D

16/1

Progressive hurdler who opened his account in 2m novice at Ayr 35 days ago. Likeable type who is open to further improvement, so no forlorn hope.

Form: 4-421

Non-Runners

Socialist Agenda¹

Weight: 11-8| Age: 6

T: L Morgan J: Adam Wedge

Forecasts

Since Day One (6/4), Restandbethankful (11/4), Kihavah (4/1), Corrigeen Rock (5/1), Socialist Agenda (7/1), Livelifetothemax (16/1)

A useful novice in which SINCE DAY ONE arrives firmly on the up and is fancied to complete his four-timer at the chief expense of Restandbethankful who should ensure Donald McCain's promising son of Fame And Glory doesn't have things all his own way. Livelifetothemax and Kihavah need considering too in an intriguing contest.