4.30 2m. 3f. 100yds. 5 Declared. Dunraven Windows Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £7,700.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,193.00 2nd - €1,932.00 3rd - €966.00 4th - €484.00
Formscan - Kdeux Saint Fray was well held in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham in January, but should put up a bold showing in this company. However, the maiden hurdle he won at Catterick hasn't worked out and he's taken on with returning C&D winner THE BLUESMAN. Open to any amount of improvement on his second start after wind surgery, the Paul Nicholls-trained six-year-old, who also won a bumper here last April, is a most appealing novice to be competing at this time of year. Lieutenant Mayne completes the shortlist.