Betting.Bet Free Racing Tips Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:45 | Winning time: 3m 52.58s

Blue Topaz^t²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Hogan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 100

2/1

Point winner who was successful on second outing in bumpers at Sedgefield last season and showed first form over obstacles when third of 7 in novice hurdle (50/1) at same course 29 days ago. Leading claims.

Form: 1/41P-73

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Miss Denver³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies| OR: 86

1/2

Proved consistent over fences this summer, latest when creditable second of 5 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (2m, good) 36 days ago, albeit no match for winner. Posted good third at same course when last seen in this sphere and looks sure to go well here.

Form: 432222

Upton Fern⁸¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Shane Fenelon⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs D A Hamer

80/1

Is bred more for stamina than speed and shaped in kind in a couple of bumpers this summer. Likely best watched on hurdles debut.

Form: 50

Vajra

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Joe Anderson⁽³⁾| T: G Harris

20/1

Kalanisi mare. Dam 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner, also 1¼m-2m winner on Flat. Market should prove best guide to claims on NH debut.

Form:

Esther Spring⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-3| J: Adam Wedge| T: Christian Williams

16/1

Showed more than on hurdles debut when last of 5 in novice at Huntingdon (2½m, good to firm, 80/1) 7 days ago. Drop back in trip is not ideal, though.

Form: 8-6735

Forecasts

Miss Denver (1/2), Blue Topaz (2/1), Esther Spring (16/1), Vajra (20/1), Upton Fern (80/1)

BLUE TOPAZ sets the standard on her third at Sedgefield last month and remains low mileage. She can take the opener. Miss Denver looks the obvious danger.