2.00 2m. 3f. 1yds. 12 Declared. Rowcliffes Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £8,800.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,792.00 2nd - €2,208.00 3rd - €1,104.00 4th - €553.00
Formscan - HOLETOWN HERO was last seen gaining a first success over hurdles when winning over an extended 2m at this course and, despite shouldering a 7lb winner's penalty on this rise in trip to 2m3f, he looks the one to beat. Future Investment found a class 2 maiden hurdle at Cheltenham too hot to handle, but he's feared most now dropped into a class 4 contest and the sharper nature of this course expected to suit. Bold Reaction may put up a bolder showing on this first appearance after a wind procedure and is another to note.