3.53 2m. 8 Declared. Coral 'Pipped-At-The-Post' Payouts Handicap Hurdle (Class 3 ) of £18,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,506.00 2nd - €4,374.00 3rd - €2,187.00 4th - €1,094.00 5th - €545.00
Formscan - WILLIETHEBUILDER was second to the progressive Lanesborough at Doncaster on his penultimate start and a bold showing from that winner in the Lanzarote would be a timely boost for the form here. Having subsequently scored readily over C&D at the Christmas fixture, the case for the Christian Williams-trained gelding looks strong. Quaviste is still unexposed over hurdles and should be capable of at least being on the premises. Courageous Strike and Oakley's Way are appealing alternatives.