4.30 2m. 7f. 25yds. 9 Declared. Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) (Class 4 ) of £8,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,489.00 2nd - €2,066.00 3rd - €1,033.00 4th - €517.00 5th - €258.00
Formscan - SPORTING ACE hasn't been disgraced on both attempts in handicap company, placing at both Southwell and Warwick, and the seven-year-old is capable of further improvement dropping back slightly in trip. Longshanks was firmly in contention against a well-handicapped horse when falling two out at Wincanton last month and he could be a strong threat running off the same mark. Top Of The Bill and Astigar appeal most of the remainder.