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Wednesday 24 January 2024

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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:21 | Winning time: 5m 2.90s

Backbyjet²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Dylan Johnston⁽⁷⁾| T: B Ellison| CD

40/1

Maiden pointer. Remote sixth in a Sedgefield bumper on Rules debut but left that behind when springing a 25/1 surprise in a C&D novice on New Year's Day. That looks ordinary form, though, and a lot more will be needed under the penalty.

Form: 57-7451

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Doc McCoy⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: G Sheehan| T: Jamie Snowden| OR: 116| BF

11/2

Impressive winner on sole start in points and successful start to hurdle career at Huntingdon (19.5f) on return in October. Could only finish fourth when sent off 11/10 over C&D since but the 3 ahead of him all won next time.

Form: 1/332-14

Yes Day³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 121

5/4

Third in his only bumper and made a successful start over hurdles in a novice at Uttoxeter in October. Bettered that form in defeat since (fifth in Grade 2 latest) and big player with his sights lowered.

Form: 13-135

Chatshow Tv⁵⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: James Bowen| T: W Greatrex| OR: 110

7/1

Finished runner-up sole start in Irish points and fair form in 2 outings over hurdles around this trip in November. Open to further progress back from a short break.

Form: 2-34

Final Edgar¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Sean Quinlan| T: M Walford

80/1

Mid-field both starts in bumpers for Roger McGrath in Ireland last summer. Only modest form when third on recent Sedgefield hurdle debut. More will be needed here.

Form: F-6043

Lavida Adiva²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: Ruth Jefferson| OR: 109| C

2/1

Winning pointer who shaped well when placed around 2½m on first 2 starts over hurdles before coming good with victory over 2m here just after Christmas, around ½ length up when left well clear last. Should go well again.

Form: 1321

Mount Gallion⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Tom Midgley⁽³⁾| T: M Walford

200/1

Reached the frame in a couple of Downpatrick bumpers last summer but well held on return from break at Fairyhouse in November. Now goes hurdling for a new yard.

Form: F/P4-348

One More Stroke³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr

14/1

Runner-up both starts in Irish points in Feb 2023. Underwent breathing surgery after and promising Rules debut when second again in a bumper at Musselburgh 5 weeks ago. Big player on hurdles debut.

Form: 22-2

Sattam²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: Henry Brooke| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer

300/1

Showed fair form when in the frame all 3 starts in bumpers for Dermot Weld but more one for handicaps over hurdles judged on his efforts at Ayr for this stable in recent weeks.

Form: 42-305

Top Of The Bay^h²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: Toby Wynne⁽³⁾| T: O Greenall & J Guerriero

150/1

Better effort in 2m novice hurdles for this yard when fourth of 6 at Haydock 25 days ago. Up in trip. Might be more one for handicaps.

Form: 6/UR-84

Non-Runners

Ballymackie⁷⁸

Weight: 11-2| Age: 6

T: L Morgan J: Danny McMenamin

Rumble B²³

Weight: 11-2| Age: 10

T: Justin Landy J: Conor Rabbitt

Tigga Time³⁶

Weight: 11-2| Age: 5

T: A M Thomson J: Ryan Mania

Time In The Sun⁶⁹

Weight: 10-9| Age: 5

T: H D Daly J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Yes Day (5/4), Lavida Adiva (2/1), Doc McCoy (11/2), Chatshow Tv (7/1), One More Stroke (14/1), Tigga Time (14/1), Time In The Sun (16/1), Rumble B (20/1), Ballymackie (25/1), Backbyjet (40/1), Final Edgar (80/1), Top Of The Bay (150/1), Mount Gallion (200/1), Sattam (300/1)

YES DAY didn't acquit himself too badly in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last time and is taken to get his head back in front with his sights lowered. Fellow hurdle winners Lavida Adiva and Doc McCoy should also make their presence felt, while Donald McCain's One More Stroke is an interesting recruit to the hurdle ranks on the back of his Musselburgh bumper second.