2.05 2m. 4f. 19yds. 6 Declared. Newcastle Flooring Company Handicap Chase (Class 3 ) of £11,700.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €6,179.00 2nd - €2,843.00 3rd - €1,422.00 4th - €711.00 5th - €355.00
Formscan - Choosethenews was beaten four lengths into third at Carlisle and, with Brian Hughes booked, he could get into contention off a 1lb lower rating. However, PAY THE PIPER lurks on an appealing mark as he switches back to this sphere after his well-beaten third over the smaller obstacles here. Ann Hamilton's nine-year-old should have no problem with testing conditions and he looks the way to go. High Moon showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces to finish second at Ayr and he can also go well.