4.55 2m. 161yds. 5 Declared. Clifton Inn Newtown Exeter 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) (Class 4 ) of £7,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €3,961.00 2nd - €1,822.00 3rd - €911.00 4th - €456.00 5th - €227.00
Formscan - Punters will need to be in a forgiving mood to side with JOHNNY BLUE, but it might pay to do so. Nicky Henderson's charge was last seen finishing down the field over 2m3f at Fontwell in January but, prior to that, he was an excellent second to a useful rival over 2m at Hereford and as long as he arrives in similar form, he can take the gold medal. Dunbulcan Bay could only manage fifth in a bumper here in November, but better is expected on his hurdles bow. The more experienced Lost In The Mist completes the shortlist.