4.00 1m. 7f. 169yds. 7 Declared. HR.Smith Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £7,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €3,961.00 2nd - €1,822.00 3rd - €911.00 4th - €456.00 5th - €227.00
Formscan - BALHAMBAR has shown some promise recently over hurdles, including when third at Huntingdon last month, and the application of a tongue-tie for his handicap bow may yield enough improvement to see him get off the mark in this sphere. Passing Kate was dropped 3lb for her recent third at Hereford and is capable of going close, while Royal Deeside and Dundory appeal most of the remainder.