4.25 2m. 3f. 179yds. 9 Declared. Newt In Somerset Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £8,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,225.00 2nd - €1,944.00 3rd - €972.00 4th - €486.00 5th - €242.00
Formscan - This represents a drop in class for NOBLE SAVAGE, who finished first but was subsequently demoted to second having caused interference over an extended 2m5f at this track on his latest outing. The fact he retains the mark from that run has to make him of serious interest and he shades the vote from the unexposed Tedwin Hills, who makes his handicap bow. Dr Hegarty completes the shortlist.