14:35 Bangor-On-Dee tips
Novice Hurdleclass 42m½fgood8 runners
What we lean towardsclear pick
Sky Grove is our standout. It rates well clear of the rest, mainly on the size of its price drops.
Novice Hurdle over 2m½f on good going. Sky Grove rates clear of the rest on our signals. We rate 6 of the 8 declared; the other 2 lack enough recent form for us to judge.
How we rate the field
2
Sears Crossing
Sean Bowen / Olly Murphy
9/1
- Its price has drifted across its last 5, averaging 22% out, though the drift has been easing each run.
- Quick turnaround at 27 days against its usual 91.
8/1 to 12/1: 8.0% win, 26.8% frame (709 tracked)
3
Dolly Drama
Peter Kavanagh / Donald McCain
26/1
- Steady 48% average price drop over its last 3 runs.
- Quick turnaround at 12 days against its usual 112.
20/1 to 50/1: 2.0% win, -43% return over 1,150 tracked. Our weakest band.
Not rated: Get Busy Jumping, Hang Out — too little recent form to judge.