3.52 1m. 7f. 195yds. 6 Declared. Howden Handicap Hurdle (Class 3 ) of £20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,562.00 2nd - €4,860.00 3rd - €2,430.00 4th - €1,216.00 5th - €606.00
Formscan - A 2lb rise for Mr Freedom's close-up second to a progressive rival at Taunton looks more than fair and he should give another good account of himself now dropped into 0-125 company. However, he may have to play second fiddle once more, with CLASSIC LORD edging the vote. Tim Vaughan's charge offered more when runner-up at Sandown and that form could be a touch stronger. Holly, Saligo Bay and Mr Mackay are sure to have their supporters as well.