C3 | 4+
Winner GBP £8,169 - 4 runners
2m 3f 63y
Going: Good
Surface: T
The two-day meeting at Ascot begins with an intriguing maiden hurdle. LORIKO (3) represents the Skelton yard. Enhanced a promising record this season after a pair of placings last month with a 7L third over 2m at Uttoxeter before a 4L third in a 2m hurdle at Cheltenham. Promising and rates a top chance. KRIPTICJIM (1) caught the eye on final jumpers flat race outing scoring by 7L at Exeter before a good second making hurdle debut at Chepstow tackling 2m3f two weeks ago. Main danger. RECKLESS SPENDING (2) shaped with potential during May posting a 9L third in a 2m jumpers flat race at Worcester. Holds claims. SEAMOON STORY (4) might fill fourth spot.