4.25 2m. 1f. 196yds. 14 Declared. La Bate Handicap Hurdle of €55,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €34,650.00 2nd - €11,000.00 3rd - €5,500.00 4th - €3,850.00
Formscan - Consistent HOKUSAI VALLIS (1) has struck up a good rapport with Johnny Charron, under whom he finished 2nd in the benchmark race over this track and trip last time, so looks good value to give weight and a beating to his rivals in this handicap hurdle. Versatile INZEO DU GOUET (5), at the top of his game after consecutive hurdle and steeplechase victories (the latest over fences), is also a candidate for success and will keep the selection honest. TONERRE DU TEMPS (4), reliable veteran HENRY BRULARD (9) and hard-knocking handicapper APAULSTAR (3) are competitive for the places.