1.00 2m. 11yds. 16 Declared. Cazoo Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £9,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,901.00 2nd - €2,258.00 3rd - €1,129.00 4th - €565.00
Formscan - In D'or was a creditable performer in France and placed twice over hurdles at Auteuil last spring, so he has to merit the utmost respect on his stable debut for Venetia Williams. However, IMPERIAL BEDE took a big step forward when keeping on for third on his hurdling bow last time out at Leicester over an extended 1m7f and a drop in class could see him build on that run. Etalon was a beaten favourite when filling the runner-up spot at Aintree last month and has to be of interest for powerful connections.