12.35 1m. 7f. 216yds. 6 Declared. Virgin Bet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 3 ) of £11,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,809.00 2nd - €2,673.00 3rd - €1,336.00 4th - €669.00 5th - €333.00
Formscan - Unbeaten under Rules, including two wins over hurdles, it will take a special performance to beat the Olly Murphy-trained CHASING FIRE. He beat a couple of smart rivals in a Wetherby bumper last March, and it's unlikely the son of Maxios has reached the ceiling of his ability yet. Iliko D'olivate was beaten seven and a half lengths by multiple Grade 1 winner Vauban when trained in France and, having made a winning start for new connections, he demands the utmost respect. Getaway Drumlee heads the remainder.