Gredley Charitable Trust Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 12:50 | Winning time: 5m 5.43s

El Galactico¹⁶⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: R P McLernon| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 113

17/2

Hillstar gelding who confirmed the promise of his runner-up effort on debut when going one place better at Uttoxeter in June (23.3f). More needed under a penalty but he's unexposed.

Form: 21

Fountains Blenhein²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Rex Dingle| T: A J Honeyball

4/11

From a family which has served the yard well and has won a bumper and maiden hurdle at Fontwell either side of a no-show in a Grade 2 Aintree bumper during the spring. Task was made easier with early drama on that hurdles debut but he sets the clear standard.

Form: 410-1

Calvino³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls

4/1

Landed the odds on third bumper start at Taunton during the spring, despite again not looking entirely straightforward. No quirks in evidence when going close on last month's return/hurdles debut at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft) and ought to make a bold bid to go one better.

Form: 461-2

Manigod^t1¹⁶⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-13| J: James Bowen| T: W GreatrexWS

18/1

Third foal, half-brother to high-class hurdler Vauban (winner around 2m). Dam 14f winner on Flat. Fair form on Flat in France, placed 4 times, including on latest outing. Left P. Decouz €40,000 in July and joined a stable in good form. Has undergone a breathing operation.

Form:

Forecasts

Fountains Blenhein (4/11), Calvino (4/1), El Galactico (17/2), Manigod (18/1)

The Fontwell race FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN won on hurdles debut fell apart early but he could do no more than win handsomely and he remains a good prospect. El Galactico also won last time but Calvino, in receipt of weight from that pair, may emerge as the chief threat.