I hadn’t expected to be tipping too many jumpers at this time of year, but that is the case this afternoon when Ben Pauling sends I’m Ravenous makes the long journey North from Naunton Downs in Gloucestershire all the way to Sedgefield – a close to 500 miles round trip.
This is a maiden hurdle so his placed form stands out here with a second at Wincanton in April and a third on his only start this season, beaten 15 lengths at Worcester when sent off the 4/11 favourite.
Stepped up in trip to two and a half miles for the first time here, there is enough stamina in his pedigree to expect it to bring the improvement needed, and with a clear round he is difficult to oppose.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1pt Win I’m Ravenous 3.35pm Sedgefield 2/1 most bookmakers