Hawkstone Stout Available At The Hawk Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:17 | Winning time: 5m 38.73s

Express Run³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Ryan Mania| T: Justin Landy| OR: 101

6/1

Failed to justify support when down the field only start in bumpers but showed more of what he's about when second of 9 in a novice at Wetherby (19.7f, good) on hurdles bow. Ran to a similar level when third at Hexham since, though again wasn't especially fluent in the jumping department.

Form: FF-623

Nae Bother At A'⁴⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Lewis Dobb⁽⁷⁾| T: Gary Rutherford

100/1

Has shown little in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Easily passed over.

Form: 9/868-P

Tommys Law^t³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 110| BF

2/7

Placed in points and is proving consistent over hurdles, runner-up on 5 of 6 starts. Sets a clear standard.

Form: 722-222

Whispering Dancer¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Sam Coltherd| T: S Corbett

80/1

Took 6 attempts to get off the mark in Irish points and was well held on recent hurdling debut at Carlisle.

Form: 24441-0

Devon Skies³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Joe Williamson⁽³⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 92| BF

15/2

Well held in 2 bumpers but offered more when fourth in a Sedgefield maiden (16.8f) on hurdling debut. Similar form both starts since and this further step up in trip seems sure to suit.

Form: 0-0423

Giveupyerauldsins²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: Ruth Jefferson

18/1

Maiden Irish pointer who has been well held in a pair of maiden hurdles.

Form: 34P-256

Forecasts

Tommys Law (2/7), Express Run (6/1), Devon Skies (15/2), Giveupyerauldsins (18/1), Whispering Dancer (80/1), Nae Bother At A' (100/1)

TOMMY'S LAW is proving most consistent over hurdles and can make the most of what looks an excellent opening. Devon Skies is preferred to Empress Run for forecast purposes.