My main fancies are highlighted in bold – other horses mentioned are well worth considering and should be treated as dangers to the main selection.
Hereford
2.30 Get it On has had 3 runs over fences with form figures that read 212. He was a consistent hurdler and seems to act on any ground. Invictus, a former point to point winner, won over hurdles at Ascot at the end of last season. I think he could go well over fences this season.
4.00 After a promising run when 2nd at Market Rasen Awesome Bella rather disappointed when only 5th at Aintree. On the form shown on her first run she would have a good chance in this.
Market Rasen
12.45 Sertao ran twice in bumpers at Market Rasen finishing 2nd in February and winning the following month. By the same sire as Grand National winner Mon Mome he is well regarded by his trainer and looks a nice prospect.
1.50 Storming Gale won on his hurdles bow at Ffos Las beating a horse that promptly ran up a hat trick. Despite failing to build on that success Storming Gale, a former winning pointer, can pick up the winning thread now that he tackles fences.
Wincanton
2.10 There are some interesting types in this novice hurdle. Kumasi Clan put in a very promising effort when third on his hurdles debut at Kempton last month. He should come on a bundle for that run. Rolling Aces is well regarded by Paul Nicholls. He has good form in point to points having won at Lismore. Nicholls won the race with Denman a few years back.
Thurles
1.45 King Vuvuzela was an impressive bumper winner at Punchestown at the festival last season. He pulled too hard when 5th on his hurdles debut at Cork but looks a decent prospect.
Nap of the day
Invictus
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