George Harrow Memorial Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 11:51 | Winning time: 5m 46.2s

1^st

Aye Aye Charlie

610-12

1/12f

T: F O'BrienJ: P J Brennan

Tracked front pair, went 2nd before 5th, mistake 3 out, led going well between last 2, in command after, driven out flat op 1/10

2^nd

Starozov

510-12

40/1

T: Mrs J StephenJ: Callum Bewley

Prominent, led briefly 2nd, tracked leader to before 5th, outpaced by clear pair 4 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on to chase winner approaching last, always held

3^rd

Justadreamyeken

610-12

66/1

T: Mrs H O GrahamJ: Thomas Dowson (3)

Not fluent 1st, made most, ridden and headed between last 2, soon no chance with winner, well held in 3rd approaching last tchd 50/1

4^th

Bodacious Name

410-12

9/1

T: J & S QuinnJ: C R King

Held up in rear, struggling 3 out, never a threat op 17/2

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£1.02EX:£3.10Trifecta:£18.10SF:£4.83

Forecasts

Aye Aye Charlie (1/12), Bodacious Name (9/1), Starozov (40/1), Justadreamyeken (66/1)

AYE AYE CHARLIE looked to have an easy task last time out but rather fluffed his lines and he’s now tried in cheekpieces for the first time as he tries to gain an elusive first win having been highly tried for much of his hurdles career. Bodacious Name has been in good form on the Flat and will keep the market leader honest at least although this is a tough test back over hurdles. The other two protagonists Justadreamyeken and Starozov both look to have ability but would be surprise winners on the evidence they have presented so far.