2.43 2m. 104yds. 12 Declared. Summerfield Developments Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,281.00 2nd - €2,430.00 3rd - €1,215.00 4th - €608.00 5th - €303.00
Formscan - SOIR DE GALA is sure to prove popular on this quick turnaround having finished a respectable second on his handicap debut at Plumpton at the beginning of the month. Paul Nicholls' charge is effectively 7lb well-in and he can break through if running to a similar level. The biggest threat may emerge from King's Castle, who finished behind a pair of subsequent winners when fourth at Wincanton on Boxing Day. Daany could prove a viable each-way alternative.