Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:51 | Winning time: 6m 4.50s

Seigneur Des As^t⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 12-2| J: Bradley Harris⁽⁷⁾| T: M F Harris| OR: 112| D

9/2

Better known as a chaser, off the mark in a 6-runner event at Ludlow 9 days ago. Only 2 lb higher returned to the smaller obstacles and demands respect.

Form: 344421

Ernest Gray²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-13| J: G Sheehan| T: A King| OR: 109

15/8

Useful dual bumper winner (successful on debut in Ireland for Colin Bowe). Hasn't matched tht over hurdles as yet but appeals as a likely improver sent handicapping.

Form: 1/10-454

Our Bill's Aunt¹⁰¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-11| J: Harry Bannister| T: A M Hales| OR: 107

9/1

Runner-up 3 times in maiden hurdles last season and made a successful handicap debut after 7 months off in ready fashion at Chepstow in November. Third in a small field at Southwell next time and has had a break since.

Form: 2242-13

Ailes D'amour⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: C J Todd| T: Ian Williams| OR: 96

11/8

17/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, good to soft) 7 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Unexposed as a stayer and should take the beating again,

Form: 57P-961

Non-Runners

Arnica¹⁰²

Weight: 10-9| Age: 10

T: N W Alexander J: Bruce Lynn

Forecasts

Ailes D'amour (11/8), Ernest Gray (15/8), Seigneur Des As (9/2), Our Bill's Aunt (9/1), Arnica (12/1)

AILES D'AMOUR escapes a penalty for his recent Warwick success and is worth a chance to follow up at the likely expense of Ernest Gray, who is potentially well treated based on bumper form. Seigneur des As, who scored over fences last time, is another one to consider.