3.30 2m. 5f. 7 Declared. Ballymore Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £50,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €28,475.00 2nd - €10,685.00 3rd - €5,350.00 4th - €2,665.00 5th - €1,340.00 6th - €670.00
Formscan - Paul Nicholls could have another smart one on his hands in the shape of HERMES ALLEN and he's fancied to land this Grade 2 prize. A former point winner, he won by 27 lengths on his hurdles debut last month, though he'll undoubtedly face sterner opposition here. Irish challengers Music Drive and Hubrisko must be feared, along with Collectors Item, who should relish the step up in trip having scored over 2m at Chepstow last time.