3.32 1m. 7f. 171yds. 13 Declared. Racing TV Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Class 5 ) of £4,000.00 4/6-y-o
1st - €2,178.00 2nd - €1,004.00 3rd - €502.00 4th - €251.00
Formscan - Fergal O'Brien won this last season and has chances again with Billy Boi Blue, a respectable fifth in an Ascot bumper in October and making his hurdling debut today. He seems worth a market watch for signs of confidence, along with MULLINS BAY, who was sent off favourite at Newton Abbot for his debut before finishing third. Sent straight over hurdles now, he can improve and with the Nicholls yard in good form, he may go close. Range was beaten less than a length on his debut and is another for the shortlist in an intriguing contest.