Wrexham Lager Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 107

Lightly-raced 5-y-o who fell both starts over fences last month but runner-up 3 times over hurdles either side of those efforts. Still carried head a shade awkwardly fitted with cheekpieces 11 days ago and he's back up in distance.

Form: 42FF22

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Solid Performer²²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Theo Gillard| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 116

4/5

Point winner who looked to have the race in control (10 lengths clear) when falling heavily 2 out in 21f novice hurdle at Haydock in March. Not in the same form at Uttoxeter 3 weeks later but he's a definite contender on reappearance on these terms.

Form: 1/332F4-

Captain Connor¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-12| J: Dylan Johnston| T: C Ellam| OR: 85

8/1

Remains a maiden but has made the frame several times this season, latest when runner-up in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, good) 10 days ago. Has plenty to find on form here though.

Form: 342352

Granny B^h⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-7| J: Lewis Stones⁽³⁾| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 77

25/1

Long-standing maiden who is right up against it outside of low-grade handicap company.

Form: 77635U

Non-Runners

Ar Ais Aris²⁷

Weight: 11-0| Age: 5

T: L Russell & M Scudamore J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Solid Performer (10/11), Mr Rafiki (2/1), Ar Ais Aris (5/2), Captain Connor (15/2), Granny B (8/1)

SOLID PERFORMER has shown more than enough to think a race of this nature is within his grasp and he holds excellent claims on seasonal bow. Mr Rafiki comfortably rates the chief danger to Donald McCain's 8-y-o.