C1 | 5+
Winner GBP £34,170 - 8 runners
3m 58y
Going: Good
Surface: T
BEAUPORT (6) comes out best at the weights and could be dangerous if granted an easy lead. Produced a massive performance to finish third in the G1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot before Christmas and can come out on top now back down to G2 level. BOTOX HAS (1) won this last season. Shortlist after finishing third in the 3m G2 Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham during January. NEMEAN LION (2) is six from thirteen with hurdles and hard to dismiss following a success in a decent conditions hurdle at Windsor. THUNDER ROCK (8) shaped as though the step back up in trip would suit when fourth in the G2 Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. Holds each-way appeal. SOUNDS RUSSIAN (5) is another to note.