The new National Hunt season is here, and Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson, author of Jumpers To Follow, for Part 2 of his essential guide to the horses to follow for the 2026/27 jumps season.
Following our novice chasers special, attention turns to 12 exciting novice hurdlers who could make their mark this season, including impressive bumper winners, promising point-to-pointers and potential future Grade 1 performers.
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12 NOVICE HURDLERS TO FOLLOW: Paul assesses prospects from some of Britain's leading yards, including Nicky Henderson, Paul Nicholls, Dan Skelton, Ben Pauling, Olly Murphy and Jamie Snowden.
Among the horses discussed:
Diamant Dore: A 17-length bumper winner who finished fifth in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham.
Rattlin Home: Dan Skelton's recruit who beat subsequent Champion Bumper winner The Moune Rambler in a point-to-point.
Hidden Mountain: An 11-length bumper winner for Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls.
Mourne Crystal: A nine-length point-to-point winner by Crystal Ocean.
Merlin Allen: A promising youngster for Jane Williams who finished third in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree.
Plus, Attin, Bande Organisee, King Kubala, Merry Wood, Prince Rupert, Red Acres Max and River Kwai.
THE NEXT NATIONAL HUNT STARS?
Which of these exciting youngsters could develop into a leading novice hurdler, and who should racing fans be putting in their trackers before the season gets going?
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