I quite enjoy this time of the Jumps season when all the horses in your notebook from last year reappear for hurdle/chase debut. A little bit of guesswork is needed obviously but if you hit the nail on the head the rewards can be substantial. I'm hoping this is the case with GAMESTERS GIRL at Bangor today. Oliver Greenall's filly showed plenty of promise in two bumpers last year including one here at Bangor which normally works out well. She plugged on nicely to finish up the rear end of some smart fillies and certainly caught the eye. Henry Brooke is booked for the ride today which would suggest connections fancy her chances of running well in a novice hurdle especially around the trainer's local course. I was amazed to see she opened up at 40/1 last night which is superb value.
Back on the level with the ground remaining firm at Nottingham I think it will really suit SAVROLA who should have a lot more to offer. Chris Wall has enlisted Andrea Atzeni to do the steering which is a notable jockey booking. She is still unexposed having only had the 6 runs and I think she will make up to be better than a 77 rated filly.
Bangor on Dee 2.26 – Gamesters Girl
Nottingham 3.20 – Savrola
