C2 | 5+
Winner GBP £10,562 - 6 runners
2m 7f 180y
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
INTENSE APPROACH (2) looked as good as ever when tackling this trip for the first time at Cheltenham during October. The yard has not been enjoying the best of times of late but this gelding has plenty of scope for improvement. Can take this on the way to greater targets. GALE MAHLER (6) was bitterly disappointing at Doncaster before Christmas. Holds obvious claims on her runner-up effort contesting the G2 Sharp Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham earlier in the season. SMOKERINGINTHEDARK (5) beat a subsequent winner on hurdling debut at this venue last month. Set to continue progressing. PIGEON HOUSE (3) rounds out the shortlist.