Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:15 | Winning time: 5m 7.05s

Katarcice^t³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Hogan| T: F O'Brien

1/1

Runner-up last 2 starts in Irish points and having shaped encouragingly when placed sole start in bumpers, there was plenty of promise to glean from his hurdles debut second here (2m) 33 days ago. Step up in trip likely to suit on that evidence.

Form: 522/32-

Loriko³¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 121| BF

4/5

Ran to a fairly useful level in Cheltenham/Ascot hurdles back in the autumn but missed a golden opportunity when second in a weak Plumpton maiden last time. However, he's still the one to beat if back to his best.

Form: 2/33262-

Forecasts

Loriko (4/5), Katarcice (1/1)

LORIKO missed a golden opportunity at Plumpton 4 weeks ago but still rates the one to beat if bouncing back to the form he displayed at Cheltenham/Ascot in the autumn. However, Katarcice has certainly showed enough in 2 starts to think he can take advantage if the selection fails to fire.