3.40 2m. 128yds. 7 Declared. Virgin Bet Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £8,200.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,330.00 2nd - €1,993.00 3rd - €996.00 4th - €499.00 5th - €248.00
Formscan - THE RESDEV TYKE landed a gamble at Wetherby on Boxing Day and backed that up when just prevailing at Market Rasen. With the likelihood of more to come, he is taken to handle another 6lb rise. Tilehurst's last run, when third at Stratford in the autumn, may not be as disappointing as it originally appeared as the winner has displayed some smart form since, including when runner-up in the Elite Hurdle. On his handicap debut, Neil Mulholland's charge commands plenty of respect, while Chevington and Captain Cool head the remainder.