Paul Ferguson picks out his rising jumps stars

Paul Nicholls

Following last month’s 15 mares to follow ahead of the 2023-2024 National Hunt season, this month’s column consists of 10 maidens to note during the months ahead.
CALL TO DUTY (Emma Lavelle)
A four-year-old by Soldier Of Fortune, he finished third in what looked an above-average bumper at Taunton in April, beaten just over three lengths by Geezer Rockstar and splitting a couple of more-experienced runners in third and fourth. Travelling well into the home straight, he was bumped when first asked to pick up an...