4.10 3m. 5f. 24yds. 4 Declared. Woodfordes Supports Dereham Meeting Point Handicap Chase (Class 5 ) of £7,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €3,697.00 2nd - €1,701.00 3rd - €850.00 4th - €426.00 5th - €212.00
Formscan - Slaney Opera, who tries first-time cheekpieces on his debut run for Nick Scholfield, sets the standard despite being unexposed under Rules. However, he gives a fair bit of weight away on his first try over a marathon trip and may be vulnerable on these terms. In receipt of 12lb, ESPERTI is a more proven stayer and may be able to go one better after a good second over an extended 3m6f at Chepstow. Prince Cleni is next best.