Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Six-figure buy out of the pointing field who is progressing nicely over hurdles, finishing runner-up twice before landing back-to-back novice contests at Wetherby/Sandown in recent months. Underfoot conditions will hold no fears and this looks an excellent opportunity to complete the hat-trick.

Readily brushed aside sole start in bumpers for Mel Rowley and not figured either start over hurdles/equipped with a hood for new yard this winter. Handicaps over longer trips will be more his bag.

Good start when runner-up in a bumper at Newton Abbot (for Nicky Henderson) back in May 2023. However, that form didn't work out and it's been a low-key start in 2 hurdle runs since returning from a lengthy absence. Another who will be more suited by low-grade handicaps after this.