4.27 1m. 7f. 171yds. 12 Declared. Fail To Plan, Plan To Fail Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £7,750.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,221.00 2nd - €1,944.00 3rd - €972.00 4th - €487.00
Formscan - Although a faller at the third last at Uttoxeter in late December, DICKENS looked likely to play a leading role in the finish. Alan King's charge had previously finished fifth at Chepstow, form which has worked out extremely well, and a breakthrough victory over hurdles could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from Jim De Sarti, who arrives on the back of a close-up second at Sedgefield. Cracker Star is also noteworthy.