Pertemps Network Maiden NH Flat Race (Conditional/Amateurs) (GBB Race)

€125,000 4-y-o, Bande gelding. Dam, French hurdler (19f winner), also 1½m/12.2f winner on Flat. Fell both starts in Irish points in Apr 2025 but showed clear promise starting out under Rules when third of 11 in a C&D bumper in November. That form has worked out notably well so has obvious claims.

Barastraight gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdle winner/very smart chaser Escaria Ten, stayed 3¾m. Dam unraced. Yard does well in this code and would have to enter the reckoning if supported.

€31,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including useful hurdler/chaser O Maonlai, stayed 3¼m, and bumper winner Flirtatious Girl. Has an appealing pedigree and very much one to note on debut for top yard.

Flag of Honour gelding. Dam (h123), ungenuine bumper/2m-2¾m hurdle winner, closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Annsam. From a family the yard knows well and warrants a close look in the betting.

Shaped as if needing the experience when sixth of 10 in a C&D bumper (soft) on last month's debut, going in snatches. Needs a decent step forward.

Telescope gelding. Dam (h119), 19f hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Lamanver Pippin out of fairly useful hurdler/useful chase winner (successful up to 3m) Lamanver Homerun.

Buck's Boum mare. Dam (c118/h110), 21f-25f hurdle/chase winner, closely related to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stayed 3¼m) Longhouse Poet. Bred to come into her own at longer trips over jumps but still worth a market check for yard back amongst the winners.

Jack Hobbs filly. Dam (b85), second sole start in bumpers, sister to fairly useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Ballyoliver and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Bucking The Trend.