3.00 3m. 217yds. 4 Declared. John & Marian McInnes Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,281.00 2nd - €2,430.00 3rd - €1,215.00 4th - €608.00 5th - €303.00
Formscan - Val Dancer steps up in trip for his debut in handicap company and makes plenty of appeal, but GERICO VILLE could prove a tough nut to crack. Chris Gordon's charge has shaped with tons of promise in three starts since the turn of the year and a repeat of his last-time-out second over C&D may suffice. Shandancer looks best of the remaining pair.