Virgin Bet Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:47 | Winning time: 4m 42.3s

Hayedo⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 11-5| J: Joshua Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 117

6/4

Fairly maiden on the Flat who opened his account in this sphere in juvenile at Hereford (9/2) 44 days ago, making all and finding plenty. Should improve further. In the mix.

Form: 731

Interne De Sivola¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-5| J: Chester Williams⁽³⁾| T: Nick Williams| OR: 130

6/4

Looked a useful prospect when landing Chepstown juvenile but raced very freely when well held in Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham 19 days ago. Worth another chance.

Form: 317

Silver Shade¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-5| J: Kevin Jones| T: M F Harris

10/3

Fair 12f winner on the level who made a winning hurdling bow for Milton Harris in Kempton juvenile. Only fifth of 8 in Triumph Hurdle Trial at Cheltenham 19 days ago, though, so needs to bounce back.

Form: 15

Harlem Soul¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: James Best| T: H Brown

25/1

Fair 12f scorer on Flat for Mark Johnston. Gelded and hinted at promsie when fifth in Wincaton novice on his hurdles debut earlier in the month. Needs a big step forward here, however.

Form: 5

My Ticketyboo¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon

40/1

40/1, better effort over hurdles when fourth of 10 in 19f novice here 18 days ago. Lots more required in this company, though.

Form: 64

Non-Runners

Teddy Blue²

Weight: 10-12| Age: 4

T: G & J Moore J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Interne De Sivola (6/4), Hayedo (6/4), Teddy Blue (6/4), Silver Shade (10/3), Harlem Soul (25/1), My Ticketyboo (40/1)

INTERNE DE SIVOLA holds the clear edge on the form of his Chepstow success and is worth forgiving his below-par subsequent showing at Cheltenham when racing very freely, so gets the nod. Gary Moore's likeable Hereford scorer Hayedo is fancied to chase home the selection.