Racing Partnership Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:51 | Winning time: 5m 24.09s

San Giovanni⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Nick Scholfield| T: H Fry| OR: 114

4/7

Unfortunate here in April but made no mistake when opening account in 20f Worcester maiden last month, seeing off a subsequent winner. Can defy a penalty with stamina drawn out further now.

Form: 0/303R-1

Huelgoat^t²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 97

6/4

French bumper scorer who made more impact than previously over hurdles when second in modest C&D handicap back from 5 months off, suited by the step up to this trip. Winner hasn't done much for the form but he's the danger to San Giovanni.

Form: 2/7760-2

Sorellina Royale³³

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: Mr Peter Summers⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs J Williams

40/1

Little show in bumpers but bred to come into her own now jumping upped significantly in trip.

Form: 3-58

Forecasts

San Giovanni (4/7), Huelgoat (6/4), Sorellina Royale (40/1)

SAN GIOVANNI had things sewn up from the last when opening his account at Worcester last month and the second has gone in since. Upped further in distance here, he can defy a penalty at the expense of Huelgoat.