Tom Symonds Trains In Herefordshire Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 14:10 | Winning time: 7m 7.7s

1^st

Big Shark

511-4

6/4f

T: P Hobbs & J WhiteJ: R Johnson

Tracked leader, closed from 7th, led 4 out, not fluent 2 out, clear well before last, easily op Evens

2^nd

Mr Muldoon

611-10

2/1

T: Dr R D P NewlandJ: Cillin Leonard (7)

Chased leaders, pushed along briefly after 7th, went 2nd from 3 out, soon ridden, no impression on winner well before last op 9/4

3^rd

Len Brennan

611-4

2/1

T: Tim VaughanJ: Alan Johns

Led until 4 out, weakened 2 out op 10/3 tchd 7/2

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£2.00EX:£3.80Trifecta:£2.70SF:£4.53

Forecasts

Big Shark (6/4), Mr Muldoon (2/1), Len Brennan (2/1)

A race in which all the rivals can stake a claim, preference is for the top weight MR MULDOON, who looked impressive in his first two starts and arguably enhanced his reputation in a tough-looking handicap last time. The 7lb claimer on board is invaluable and he looks set to defy the penalty. Big Shark showed gameness and tenacity on his debut start last time and there is every chance he can improve once again, while Len Brennan got a confidence boosting success last time but that was a poor race in context.