1.35 2m. 4f. 68yds. 7 Declared. Fitzdares 'Auld Reekie' Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £30,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €15,609.00 2nd - €7,176.00 3rd - €3,588.00 4th - €1,794.00 5th - €897.00 6th - €447.00
Formscan - COOPER'S CROSS has done well since switching to fences and could take some stopping if he can better his good third in a competitive handicap at Aintree last month. The trip is ideal and, with ground conditions not expected to pose any problems, he has a live chance from just 1lb higher. Minella Drama and Pay The Piper look the pick of the opposition, with the former rating as the bigger threat judged on his best form.