C1 | 4+
Winner GBP £47,552 - 7 runners
2m 7f 213y
Going: Soft
Surface: T
It was hard not to be impressed with the way that CONMAN JOHN (1) galloped on strongly up the hill to record a second win over hurdles in a decent course and distance novice event 49 days ago. The five-year-old son of Malinas looks to have a bright future as a staying hurdler and can take this step up in class in his stride. THEY CALL ME HUGO (6) ran on well to beat a well-regarded type at Ffos Las in November and could be the main danger. Stepping up in distance should bring out more from RECKLESS SPENDING (5) who kept on nicely to finish a decent third over hurdles at Ascot last time. CARLENRIG (3) cannot be discounted.