3.04 2m. 7f. 63yds. 7 Declared. Newcastle Falcons Events Catering Team Handicap Hurdle (Class 3 ) of £12,600.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €6,481.00 2nd - €2,986.00 3rd - €1,492.00 4th - €747.00 5th - €350.00 6th - €350.00
Formscan - AVOID DE MASTER arrives on the hunt for a hat-trick of wins and, despite having to defy a lengthy absence, he gets the nod. The eight-year-old produced a career-best performance over fences at Market Rasen last time and he can continue his ascendancy. Lyrical Genius remains unexposed and warrants plenty of respect on his handicap debut, while Crixus's Escape is another to consider.