3.00 2m. 5f. 122yds. 8 Declared. William Hill Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £9,099.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,955.00 2nd - €2,283.00 3rd - €1,141.00 4th - €571.00
Formscan - BASFORD has proved expensive to follow, but he won't find many easier opportunities than what he has faced with here and Jennie Candlish's mount is hard to oppose. Hurdling debutant Bala Brook is stoutly bred and should appreciate this longer distance. The son of Getaway may prove to be the sternest rival, ahead of two-time point-to-point winner Great Schema, who should find this easier than his hurdling debut at Taunton in late-December.