3.15 3m. 58yds. 9 Declared. Betfred Merry Christmas Handicap Hurdle (Class 3 ) of £15,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €7,922.00 2nd - €3,645.00 3rd - €1,822.00 4th - €912.00 5th - €454.00
Formscan - ERNEST GRAY is now starting to fulfil his early promise and built on a Worcester second when going one better at Aintree. That race is working out well and although he encounters softer ground now, it shouldn't be a problem. Gwennie May Star stayed on stoutly to just prevail at Warwick, and conditions won't be a problem for Jalisco Star either following her recent Uttoxeter triumph. Super Survivor can step forward from his solid Windsor comeback, while Gege Ville is worth a look despite the absence.