Professor John Robert Fyfe Bolton OBE Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:12 | Winning time: 4m 33.02s

Jeffery's Cross³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Jack Andrews⁽⁵⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 117| C

8/13

Has shown a fair level of ability over hurdles so far, getting off the mark at the third attempt in maiden here (21f) in March. Can continue his progress to defy a penalty.

Form: 2531-

Mourzouk³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-8| J: Charlie Price⁽³⁾| T: Tim Vaughan| OR: 107

7/2

Much improved when won maiden hurdle at Ffos Las (21.9f) a month ago, just kept up to work. However, the 2 market leaders disappointed that day so will need more again under a penalty.

Form: 56641-

Mole Court²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-1| J: Luca Morgan⁽³⁾| T: B Pauling

12/1

Down the field in bumper and shaped like a stayer when fourth of 8 in novice at Hereford (19.7f) on hurdles bow last month. Back up in trip having been unsuited by 2m at Sedgefield last time.

Form: 746-

Prison Break²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Alan Johns| T: Tim Vaughan

5/1

Fair winner on the Flat up to 14f for Richard Fahey and showed an aptitude for hurdling when third of 9 in novice at Southwell (15.8f) 24 days ago. Can do better now upped in trip.

Form: 3-

Result Amended

Jeffery's Cross - Original Position 1st. Amended Position 2nd.

Mourzouk - Original Position 2nd. Amended Position 1st.

Forecasts

Jeffery's Cross (8/13), Mourzouk (7/2), Prison Break (5/1), Mole Court (12/1)

JEFFERY'S CROSS has made a promising start to his hurdling career and can continue his progress to defy a penalty. The 6-y-o has had only the 3 runs so far and can put his course experience to good use to see off the challenge of Prison Break and Mourzouk.