Heritage Portfolio Never Standing Still Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:50 | Winning time: 5m 56.65s

Big Storm Brewing¹⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 12-0| J: Harry Reed| T: T Davidson| OR: 100

7/4

Has taken a step forward in handicaps this season, posting a career best when winning 12-runner event at Newcastle by a length under an excellent-value conditional 17 days ago. Quick turnaround more of a concern than 5 lb rise or step up in trip.

Form: 865-201

Leader Wing^b¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-13| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: G Boanas| OR: 85

3/1

Still looking for first win over hurdles and gave a clue as to why when third of 12 to Big Storm Brewing at Newcastle last time, hanging left under pressure and carrying head awkwardly. Looks booked for a supporting role at best.

Form: 446253

Anamanda^h³³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: Bruce Lynn| T: N W Alexander| OR: 81

5/2

A 3-time winner on the Flat in France. Has yet to win over hurdles but produced several solid placed efforts last season, including over C&D. Not so good this term but his mark reflects that and he looks one to be interested in back up in trip with stable back amongst the winners.

Form: 2-66554

Sam's Falcon^p1²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Peter Kavanagh| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 80

12/1

Is unlikely to be inconvenienced by the step up to 3m on pedigree but has shown nothing in 4 outings this season. Very hard to recommend. Wears first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 60-P8P0

Dr Shirocco⁸⁸

Age: 11| Weight: 10-6| J: P W Wadge| T: Miss S E Forster| OR: 78| CD

15/2

Has been a stalwart of the Northern racing scene over the last few seasons but is a much better chaser (dual course winner) than hurdler and his performances this season suggest his powers may well be on the wane.

Form: U33574

Blended Stealth^p⁵⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Sean Quinlan| T: Lizzie Quinlan| OR: 71

28/1

Temperamental sort that won at Hexham in May but has largely been let down by his attitude since and can't be considered a reliable betting proposition back over hurdles. Races from out of the handicap.

Form: 52F54P

Non-Runners

Parish Quiz¹⁷

Weight: 11-13| Age: 6

T: R Menzies J: Nathan Moscrop

Forecasts

Big Storm Brewing (7/4), Anamanda (5/2), Leader Wing (3/1), Parish Quiz (3/1), Dr Shirocco (15/2), Sam's Falcon (12/1), Blended Stealth (28/1)

ANAMANDA and Parish Quiz both appeal but marginal preference is for the former due to her previous form over C&D. Big Storm Brewing is likely to attract plenty of support following his improved success at Newcastle earlier this month but may prove most effective when fresh.