1.20 2m. 3f. 58yds. 7 Declared. Ascot Racecourse Supports Schools Poetry Competition Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £25,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €13,008.00 2nd - €5,980.00 3rd - €2,990.00 4th - €1,495.00 5th - €748.00 6th - €372.00
Formscan - ATTACCA kept his unbeaten record over hurdles intact when given a fine ride from the front over 2m1f at Cheltenham in December. The Nicky Henderson inmate looks capable of successfully shouldering an 8lb penalty, with this step up in trip likely to suit. Springwell Bay wasn't disgraced when finishing third in a Grade 2 at the same venue and is feared most ahead of the selection's stablemate Persian Time, who created a good impression when winning here in November.