Zero To Exit Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:57 | Winning time: 4m 10.62s

Dignam²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 11-0| J: J J Slevin| T: J P O'Brien

1/4

Fairly useful on Flat (stays 9.5f), creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at the Curragh last month. If he can translate anything like that level of ability to hurdling he'll be hard to beat.

Form:

Green Asset⁷⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 11-0| J: Shane Fenelon⁽⁵⁾| T: M Bowen

11/1

Fair maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jim Bolger. Joined an in-form stable ahead of his hurdle debut and it'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.

Form:

Lord⁸⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 11-0| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy

7/1

Reached the frame in 2 Flat outings in Germany. Has joined a leading stable for his hurdle career. Respected, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.

Form:

It's Life⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 10-7| J: Harry Kimber| T: W G M Turner

28/1

Modest maiden on the Flat who ran to a similar level when 16 lengths third on her Stratford hurdle debut last Sunday.

Form: 3

Manyana Blue^h²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 10-7| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole

16/1

Fair maiden on Flat who showed an aptitude for hurdling when third in a C&D juvenile (good) 26 days ago. That form is barely modest but she's open to improvement.

Form: 3

Forecasts

Dignam (1/4), Lord (7/1), Green Asset (11/1), Manyana Blue (16/1), It's Life (28/1)

Those with experience don't set the bar high so it's likely best to focus on the hurdle newcomers, with Irish raider DIGNAM standing out on Flat ability. German recruit Lord has joined a good stable for his hurdle career and might provide the main threat.