12.50 1m. 7f. 182yds. 11 Declared. Blackmores Build Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,446.00 2nd - €2,509.00 3rd - €1,254.00 4th - €628.00
Formscan - TAP TAP SHAMIE, who changed hands for 48,000 pounds after he won the second of his two point-to-point starts, boasts the most convincing profile. Having made all to win a similar event at Hexham in May before appearing in need of the run when returning at Perth last month, more can be expected with his match-fitness topped up. His stable companion Lirion is a likely improver on just his second start in this discipline, while the Flat-bred Ink Black Heart is dangerous to rule out on his hurdles bow.