C5 | 5+
Winner GBP £3,948 - 10 runners
2m 7f 129y
Going: Soft
Surface: T
First-time blinkers sparked a much-improved effort from PEARL ISLAND (3) last time leaving a chase debut well behind when running out a comfortable winner of a fences handicap at Uttoxeter. Can defy a 3lb rise in weights. CELTIC FORTUNE (6) adopts first-time blinkers and could be firmly in the mix after posting a solid second-place finish in a 3m1f handicap chase at Wincanton last start. Stepping up in trip looks an interesting move for BROTHER BORIS (2) following his one-paced runner-up finish at Fakenham earlier this month. Longstanding maiden KNOCKNAGAPPAGH (4) warrants place consideration.