LingfieldThu, February 22, 2024

The in-form CLASSIC MAESTRO (1) won hurdling off this mark at Newcastle a week ago. May take some stopping if making a smooth transition to chasing at the first time of asking. With the Ben Pauling yard operating at a 32% strike-rate this past fortnight it's impossible to ignore UNIT SIXTYFOUR (4) who is only 4.4lb above his last winning mark and now fitted with first-time cheekpieces. BRULURE NOIRE (2) disappointed at Leicester in latest but could go close if replicating form of her handicap chase success at Ffos Las in November. DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN (5) holds each-way chances.