4.00 1m. 7f. 50yds. 8 Declared. Blackmore Vale Hurdle 1867 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) (Class 4 ) of £7,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,084.00 2nd - €1,882.00 3rd - €940.00 4th - €471.00
Formscan - In a moderate event it is hard to oppose GALLOPADE, who has improved with every start over hurdles and the form of his narrow defeat at Ludlow a couple of weeks ago puts him well clear here. Diamond Egg was well held when third at Newbury last time but may improve for a first-time tongue-tie. West End Boy and Royal Max are others who merit a place on the shortlist.