C2 | 3+
Winner GBP £31,686 - 17 runners
2m 125y
Going: Good
Surface: T
A competitive handicap hurdle. BLACK POPPY (2) has previously won a premier handicap hurdle (last May) and was last seen posting a fourth of five attempting the 2m G1 Christmas Hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day. Big drop in grade. Likely to be targeted for this race. Serious player. MAXCEL (8) bids for a hat-trick following a nose success tackling a lower level 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter. May go well. MOSTLY SUNNY (15) brings a promising hurdle profile after a good runner-up effort behind the just mentioned. In the mix. NIBRAS GOLD (17) maintains sound placed form including a 2.25L second contesting a 2m3f handicap chase at Stratford. Claims.