Farm And Garden Machinery Ltd Heavy Horsepower Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

5YO plus | Class 4 | 2m 7f 174y | 3 Runners | Turf

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill

Showed plenty to work on when placed in a Chepstow bumper and made an encouraging start over hurdles 14 months on when second of 4 in novice at Windsor on New Year's Day. That form yet to be franked but still early days.

Form: 3-2

Doctor On Call³²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Dylan Johnston| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 114

9/4

Has been a slow learner over hurdles since winning a bumper in 2024, still green when fourth of 13 in maiden at Taunton (5/2) 32 days ago.

Form: 1-234

Island Bridge³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-6| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 116| D

8/13

Progressive form over hurdles, runner-up in maidens last two starts, including over 21f here 34 days ago. Clear pick on form and return to further should suit.

Form: 103-422

Forecasts

Island Bridge (5/4), Doctor On Call (13/8), Assertive Walk (3/1)

ISLAND BRIDGE has shown progressive form over hurdles and sets a clear standard. Assertive Walk made an encouraging hurdling debut at Windsor after an absence and improvement is possible.