12.47 2m. 4f. 110yds. 8 Declared. Dale Hall & Hickman Associates Handicap Hurdle (Class 4 ) of £8,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €3,976.00 2nd - €1,832.00 3rd - €915.00 4th - €458.00 5th - €350.00 6th - €350.00
Formscan - A taking winner at Southwell last time out, APPLE ROCK should have no issues with the drop in trip here as he looks to overcome a 6lb rise. The form of the Ben Pauling stable is another plus and he may have too much for Kotmask, who performed with credit on his return at Ascot, and Sullivan's Brow, who must hold strong claims on his penultimate effort. Ballintubber Boy and Imac Wood cannot be underestimated either.