Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:20 | Winning time: 6m 28.4s

Sultans Pride^p²¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Theo Gillard⁽³⁾| T: G Boanas| OR: 135| CD

13/2

Progressive staying hurdler with a tremendous strike rate in the last couple of seasons. Completed Doncaster hat-trick 3 weeks ago and his excellent attitude will hold him in good stead after a further rise.

Form: 6-1P111

Wakool^p⁴⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: C O'Farrell| T: N W Alexander| OR: 134

9/4

Highly progressive type who acquitted himself well despite failing in his bid for the four-timer at Musselburgh 48 days ago, running into a handicap blot. Might have even more to offer, so strong claims.

Form: 131112

Teescomponents Lad^b²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-11| J: Tom Midgley⁽⁵⁾| T: G Boanas| OR: 134

17/2

Rewarded for consistency when scoring at Market Rasen (23f) in November and has held form since, so no reason why he won't give another good account of himself.

Form: 213632

Small Present^p1³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: Thomas Willmott⁽⁵⁾| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 132| BF

5/1

Gained a deserved success when bagging 3m Haydock handicap in January. Below-par sixth there only run since, so he needs to get back on track in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 036316

Kaizer²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Craig Nichol| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 117| CD

13/8

Easy C&D winner in February, then ran with credit when runner-up over shorter at this track 3 weeks ago. Remains well treated on old form and latest effort is backed up by the clock, so another bold bid expected.

Form: 7F5212

Forecasts

Kaizer (13/8), Wakool (9/4), Small Present (5/1), Sultans Pride (13/2), Teescomponents Lad (17/2)

WAKOOL has improved in leaps and bounds this season and it was only a rejuvenated rival who managed to see him off at Musselburgh last time, so he gets the marginal vote in what appeals as a strong race for the numbers. Sultans Pride is also highly progressive, while Kaizer has looked back to his best lately, so it should be a fascinating small-field contest.