Borders Carers Centre Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)

Bumper winner who got off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles at Bellewstown (2m4f, good) three weeks ago, despite some indifferent jumping; posted an RPR of 127 in the process and that sets the standard here; stable won this last year; softening ground might not be ideal (withdrawn from a yielding to soft engagement).

Trained by Mark Walford when tailed off in a soft-ground Wetherby bumper and that was in March 2024; would need to see some confidence behind him.

Dual bumper winner on good ground and encountered the same conditions for his two placed efforts over hurdles (2m/2m4f); RPRs leave with a fair bit to find with Jackson Lamb, though the addition of cheekpieces could help his jumping which hasn't been foot perfect; he was taken out of a soft-ground engagement.

Sixth foal; dam well held 1m-2m, half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Sir Parky; this is a very belated debut at the age of seven.

Bought for £42,000 soon after winning a good-ground 3m Irish point in April; has joined a respected yard for rules action; best to let the betting guide.