12.40 2m. 179yds. 6 Declared. British EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 3 ) of £14,999.00 4/6-y-o
1st - €7,804.00 2nd - €3,588.00 3rd - €1,794.00 4th - €897.00 5th - €448.00 6th - €223.00
Formscan - Attacca won nicely on his hurdling bow at Kempton, with the manner of victory suggesting a stiffer test of stamina would see him in a better light. He will need to step forward, though, with the likes of GENTLE SLOPES, a Listed bumper winner here last month, and Master Chewy in opposition. The latter would have likely won at Ascot were it not for an unfortunate mishap at the last and he commands the utmost respect, but Milton Harris' representative just shades the vote. The winner of a Sedgefield bumper, he bounced back from finishing fifth here in October, when not appreciating a steady pace, and connections believe the five-year-old can make his mark in Graded company.