Scottish Racing Academy Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:53 | Winning time: 4m 43.73s

Gredin³²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 118| C

2/9

Debut winner of Carlisle novice in October. Good fourth of 6 in handicap at Doncaster (24.4f) 32 days ago and this looks an excellent opportunity for him to resume winning ways back in novice company.

Form: P2-1524

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Palm Beach¹⁸⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr John Dixon⁽⁷⁾| T: J E Dixon| OR: 124| D

7/2

Initially took well to hurdles for Joseph O'Brien and big player on that form but lost his way after winning a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in May, so bit to prove starting out for a new yard (sold from Joseph Patrick O'Brien £10,500 in January).

Form: 22-1P30

Star Of Markinch²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Ryan Mania| T: H Graham & G Rutherford

40/1

Made the frame last 2 of 3 starts in points but little impact in bumpers/maiden hurdle.

Form: 324/883

Forecasts

Gredin (2/9), Palm Beach (7/2), Star Of Markinch (40/1)

An excellent opportunity for GREDIN to resume winning ways with his main rival Palm Beach arriving with a point to prove for new connections having lost his way for Joseph O'Brien.