1.05 2m. 48yds. 8 Declared. Seasons Greetings From Hexham Bookmakers Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £8,200.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,466.00 2nd - €2,057.00 3rd - €1,028.00 4th - €515.00
Formscan - RUBY ISLAND lacks hurdling experience but she was fourth in a decent Listed bumper at Cheltenham last month and that form gives her a big chance in a race of this nature. Royale Dance scored over course and distance last month and may prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Miss Lamb also merits a place on the shortlist.