QuinnBet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

5YO plus | Class 4 | 2m 7f 70y | 4 Runners | Turf

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: R P McLernon| T: J & A O'Neill

Successful on sole start in Irish points and well backed prior to running out approaching home turn on Ascot hurdle bow. After 13 months off, ran well for a long way when third at Chepstow in December and yet to be asked for effort when falling 3 out back there 17 days ago. Remains with potential.

Form: 1/R-3F

Golden De Coeur²⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: Sean Quinlan| T: W Greatrex| OR: 116| BF

Fair but winless in bumpers (Ireland) but successful in a couple of points last year and probably should have opened his hurdle account at Sedgefield (19.8f) 29 days ago, edged out final 100 yds after bad mistake last. Can gain compensation here.

Form: 24-1232

Legostar³²

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: William Shanahan⁽⁵⁾| T: J Coulson

Winning pointer but has shown little promise under Rules.

Form: 2412-0P

Jalisco Star^t²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: B S Hughes| T: L HorsfallWS

Hinted at ability in a first-time tongue strap when fifth of 12 in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 29 days ago. Has had a breathing operation subsequently and is more one for low-grade handicaps after this.

Form: 326-855

Forecasts

Golden De Coeur (4/9), Broughshane (9/4), Jalisco Star (16/1), Legostar (33/1)

An excellent opportunity for GOLDEN DE COEUR to gain compensation for a costly late blunder at Sedgefield last month. Broughshane is the obvious threat.