4.00 2m. 87yds. 19 Declared. Valda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 3 ) of £16,100.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €8,387.00 2nd - €3,864.00 3rd - €1,931.00 4th - €967.00 5th - €350.00 6th - €350.00
Formscan - Rathmacknee hacked up at Fakenham in May and, though a mark of 124 might underestimate him, preference is for ALTO ALTO. The five-year-old battled on gamely at Ascot on his reappearance, but ultimately he was headed late on. That quality ought to stand him in good stead here, though, and a similar performance could see him go one better. Others to note include Hey Johnny, Mothill and Master Dancer.