C4 | 4+
Winner GBP £5,281 - 5 runners
3m 217y
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
RICKETY BRIDGE (2) posted a good effort when runner-up attempting a more competitive handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. Receives a fair drop in standard and with trainer Paul Nicholls can come out on top as an unexposed stayer. DESPEREAUX (3) won twice tackling similar trips in December before finishing fourth at Taunton. Subsequently freshened and can return to winning ways back down in grade after a break. Previous course winner WARRANTY (1) might provide a bold bid revisiting this venue. LIMERICK LEADER (5) rounds out the shortlist.