3.35 2m. 4f. 28yds. 5 Declared. LIP Construction Ltd, Christmas Party Handicap Hurdle (Class 3 ) of £12,600.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €6,481.00 2nd - €2,986.00 3rd - €1,492.00 4th - €747.00 5th - €350.00 6th - €350.00
Formscan - The classy CAPTAIN TOM CAT has been given plenty of time to get over his Grade 2 chase fall at Cheltenham last November and, with Cillin Leonard taking a handy 5lb off his back, he rates the one to beat on his seasonal/hurdling return. Willaston only found course specialist Liffeydale Dreamer too good at Cartmel last month (pulling a long way clear of the remainder) and he can figure prominently again, while Dr Sanderson also warrants respect.