Billinge 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

NOT NORMAL looked a hurdler with plenty of potential last time out when second at Bangor and with natural progression he should be an even stronger proposition and gets the nod here with his most logical rivals either penalised or lacking hurdles experience. French import Muratello is the most feared of the rivals having showed smart form in two starts over the channel and he could be good enough to overcome the penalty. Ask Ben must prove he can handle this step back in trip but he certainly impressed on his hurdling bow at Newcastle and can't be ruled out.

1. Not Normal
2. Muratello
3. Ask Ben