C2 | 4+
Winner GBP £26,015 - 6 runners
2m 5f 127y
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
The market will prove a valuable guide with all six horses returning from varying lengthy breaks. Reports around IROKO (2) have been bullish and he looks the most solid option on first outing since finishing an excellent second in the G1 Mildmay Novices Chase at Aintree during April. TAHMURAS (3) might show further improvement over fences this season and the Paul Nicholls trained G2 Pendil Novices Chase runner-up must be respected. Can come on for this reappearance. Similar comments apply to TRELAWNE (4) who finished one spot behind the just mentioned before falling in a competitive handicap chase at the Cheltenham Festival. Previous hurdle G2 winner HILLCREST (6) requires a market check after a 981-day absence.