3.35 2m. 7f. 213yds. 7 Declared. McCoy Contractors Cleeve Hurdle (Grade 2) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £70,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €39,389.00 2nd - €14,840.00 3rd - €7,427.00 4th - €3,710.00 5th - €1,862.00 6th - €931.00 7th - €462.00 8th - €238.00
Formscan - Strong Leader looked to be a hurdler to keep on the right side of when finishing second in the Grade 1 Top Novices' Hurdle at Aintree last spring, but Olly Murphy's gelding hasn't quite scaled the same heights since. However, the application of cheekpieces, combined with this hike up in trip, can see him outrun his forecast odds. PAISLEY PARK is already a three-time winner of this race and he should make a bold bid to gain a fourth. Emma Lavalle's superstar has hit the woodwork on his last two outings and he may make amends here. Dashel Drasher is another key player, but did finish behind the selection at Ascot last month.