1.00 2m. 3f. 137yds. 16 Declared. Weatherbys Scientific Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £7,400.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €3,908.00 2nd - €1,798.00 3rd - €899.00 4th - €450.00 5th - €224.00
Formscan - Sermando (second) and Maid On The Moon (third) are closely matched judged on their encounter over an extended 2m4f here last month, but the latter may be able to reverse that form on these revised terms and she edges the nomination in that personal head-to-head. However, it might be worth chancing a small investment on PEARLY ISLAND, who posted an improved effort last time and is dangerous to underestimate. Handicap debutant Clapton Hill is another to consider.