Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:01 | Winning time: 5m 44.3s

Espoir De Romay^t³⁰⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 140

11/1

Below form last season, pulled up in handicap chase at Aintree (25f) 10 months ago. Tongue strap back on. Hard to fancy back over hurdles on return.

Form: 21F/33P-

Lynwood Gold^t⁹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: B Roberts⁽⁷⁾| T: B Barr| OR: 135| D

12/1

Recaptured the pick of his Irish form at just the second time of asking for new trainer when comfortably winning a 23f Lingfield handicap in November. Player despite 7 lb rise.

Form: 63P/0-81

Walking On Air⁴⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 133| BF

15/8

Impressed when scoring on hurdles debut at Newbury (16.3f) 12 months ago. Pulled up in Grade 1 next start but solid enough efforts in handicaps this term, seemingly finding the longer trip in range when fourth at Doncaster (3m) 45 days ago. Considered.

Form: 2/1P-34

Burrows Park¹³

Age: 11| Weight: 11-1| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 127| CD

15/2

Returned to winning ways when easily taking 23f handicap hurdle at Exeter and not disgraced off 6 lb higher mark when third at Plumpton 13 days ago. Shortlisted.

Form: 41-7213

Moka De Vassy^p1¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: David Noonan| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 125

7/2

Fairly useful hurdler who got back on track when fifth of 10 to Rock My Way in Classic Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f) 15 days ago. Cheekpieces on for his handicap debut and very much one to consider.

Form: 6325-P5

Time To Tinker^p,t⁴⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 123

10/1

Dual winner last season but followed good fourth at Newbury (3m) in November with poor run at Taunton 44 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 12P-64P

Sabrina^t⁴⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-6| J: Freddie Gingell⁽⁷⁾| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 118| CD

5/1

Resumed winning ways back in novice company in C&D contest in November but only eighth in Chepstow handicap 47 days ago. More is needed now.

Form: 13-2218

Forecasts

Walking On Air (15/8), Moka De Vassy (7/2), Sabrina (5/1), Burrows Park (15/2), Time To Tinker (10/1), Espoir De Romay (11/1), Lynwood Gold (12/1)

A few with chances but LYNWOOD GOLD got right back on the up for his new yard when scoring at Lingfield and can defy a 7 lb rise. Moka de Vassy goes into handicaps off a handy-looking mark so is feared most in his bid for a maiden success. Burrows Park appeals as the pick of the remainder.