1.55 2m. 104yds. 10 Declared. Invest Southwest Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) (Class 4 ) of £8,800.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,792.00 2nd - €2,208.00 3rd - €1,104.00 4th - €553.00
Formscan - Bascule showed plenty on the Flat towards the end of last year but disappointed over hurdles at Newbury when finishing a well-beaten eighth last time. Although he should not be ruled out based on that performance, it could pay to take a chance with RARE MIDDLETON. He was a game winner on the Flat at Leopardstown last October and, now switched to Paul Nicholls, looks set to put in a bold showing on his hurdling debut. Parc D'amour remains unexposed and could also make his presence felt.