3.00 2m. 4f. 118yds. 9 Declared. Coral Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £85,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €48,408.00 2nd - €18,164.00 3rd - €9,095.00 4th - €4,530.00 5th - €2,278.00 6th - €1,139.00
Formscan - Paul Nichols trained the last three winners of this race and again plays a strong hand with Captain Teague, who steps up in class after a shock defeat when favourite for a Grade 2 hurdle at Cheltenham last month, and the progressive Farnoge, who is as yet unbeaten under Rules. However, Nicky Henderson has a real live-wire on his hands in the shape of WILLMOUNT, who was highly impressive on his hurdles/stable debut here last month. Having also won a point-to-point and two bumpers for previous connections, this son of Blue Bresil has already proven to be versatile and is fancied to take the step up in class and trip in his stride.