1.25 2m. 4f. 44yds. 13 Declared. WKD Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3 ) of £30,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €16,338.00 2nd - €7,527.00 3rd - €3,762.00 4th - €1,884.00
Formscan - CRYSTAL ISLAND backed up winning an Irish point-to-point with cosy successes over hurdles at Ascot and Ffos Las after joining Nicky Henderson last year. A very decent prospect now he goes chasing, this 205,000-pound purchase captures the imagination with his bid to extended the winning run. Four Springs made a successful transition to fences at Southwell last month and is another likely key player. The Gray Ghost and Pourquoi Pas Papa also have the scope to eclipse their achievements over timber in this discipline and must be taken seriously.