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Tuesday 3 March 2026

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Border Minstrel Sunday Lunch Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 5m 4.54s

Big Storm Brewing⁶⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Rian Corcoran⁽⁷⁾| T: T Davidson| OR: 95| BF

3/1

Returned from 8 months off with an improved second in 19.5f Doncaster handicap in December but he failed miserably to back that up at Ayr the following month. Bounce back needed.

Form: 6865-20

Green Bonnet¹⁶⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Conner McCann⁽⁷⁾| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR: 90

6/1

Runner-up in Kelso novice (16.2f) on Rules debut last spring and while she offered little on handicap bow at Perth in August, her subsequent third back at Kelso (18.1f) the following month was much more like it. Shortlist material.

Form: 2-2403

Moonlight Trail³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Lily Pinchin| T: Paul Robson| OR: 90

50/1

Best effort when sixth in novice at Wetherby (19.7f) over Christmas. Disappointed over C&D since, however, and doesn't look especially well treated on handicap debut.

Form: 6-P6P

Miss Friday Lions⁶⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-6| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: R Menzies| OR: 89

10/1

Upped in trip and posted her best effort yet in this sphere when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft, 16/1) 67 days ago. Dropped 2 lb since and is one of likelier contenders.

Form: 53-P035

Lady Phoebe¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Ryan Mania| T: A Nicol| OR: 88

11/1

Modest winner on Flat who has yet to make an impact over hurdles including sent handicapping the last twice. Hard to fancy.

Form: P-7607

Midnight Bella¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Peter Kavanagh| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 88

33/1

Showed ability in bumpers but made little impact in a trio of hurdle outings thus far. Can start in handicaps from a lowly mark at least.

Form: 58069

Leader Wing^b⁷¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: G Boanas| OR: 86| BF

9/2

Still looking for first win over timber but has dropped to a handy mark and posted respectable fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) when last seen in December. Respected.

Form: 3-44625

Carrhill^p²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Danny McMenamin| T: C Grant| OR: 85

4/1

Maiden pointer who hasn't seriously threatened under Rules, including over fences the last twice. Likely best watched returned to smaller obstacles now.

Form: 045986

Take A Hike^t⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Beau Morgan⁽⁵⁾| T: D J Jeffreys| OR: 83

8/1

Promise when placed twice last season and came good back from a break at Kelso (20.9f) in November. Disappointed in testing conditions at Leicester latest but better expected here.

Form: 6-4714P

Azof Des Mottes⁶⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-0| J: Jonathon Bewley| T: G Bewley| OR: 83

25/1

Capitalised on a much-reduced mark when bagging 3m Ayr handicap chase in November. However, commensurate with his patchy record he has failed to fire in 2 subsequent starts and makes limited appeal back hurdling here.

Form: 5-P41PP

Tiggerelli^t⁶⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Callum Bewley| T: Paul Robson| OR: 79

66/1

No impact in a trio of bumpers for Sandy Thomson last term and hasn't fared any better in 3 starts over hurdles for new yard this season. Tongue strap back on. Remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement.

Form: 066-669

Snapaudaciaheros^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Charlie Maggs⁽³⁾| T: R Menzies| OR: 79

9/1

Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers but has yet to better poor form over hurdles, finishing well held in 4 handicaps this season. Improvement required.

Form: 75-7458

Forecasts

Big Storm Brewing (3/1), Carrhill (4/1), Leader Wing (9/2), Green Bonnet (6/1), Take A Hike (8/1), Snapaudaciaheros (9/1), Miss Friday Lions (10/1), Lady Phoebe (11/1), Azof Des Mottes (25/1), Midnight Bella (33/1), Moonlight Trail (50/1), Tiggerelli (66/1)

GREEN BONNET ran well off this mark at Kelso in September and remains with few miles on the clock. She can open her account. Miss Friday Lions and Leader Wing should also go well.