1.38 1m. 7f. 168yds. 9 Declared. Midlands Grand National Saturday 15th March Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £7,700.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,193.00 2nd - €1,932.00 3rd - €966.00 4th - €484.00
Formscan - This looks a match between SURREY BELLE and I Am The Moon. The latter improved on her hurdles debut to make all in style over 2m3f at Warwick last month and there could be plenty more to come. However, dropping back in trip may not be ideal and her winner's penalty means she must concede 7lb to the former, who finished a long way clear of the third when a half-length second over 2m1f at Sedgefield 13 days ago. Adrian Keatley's three-time Flat winner has scope for improvement after only two starts over obstacles and has plenty in her favour today. Feet On The Ground rates best of the remainder.