5.40 1m. 7f. 168yds. 14 Declared. QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £6,150.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €3,248.00 2nd - €1,494.00 3rd - €747.00 4th - €374.00 5th - €186.00
Formscan - Having put a below-par fourth behind him when coming home in good style over C&D last month, Diesel Line warrants respect on his current upward trajectory. However, the seven-year-old does require another career-best performance off an 8lb higher mark and fellow last-time-out winner DREAMS FLED AWAY edges the vote. Barry Brennan's inmate thwarted a hat-trick seeking rival at Bangor 30 days ago and similar positive tactics may see him following up. Handicap/seasonal debutant Surrey Lord is the pick of the remainder.