C2 | 4+
Winner GBP £23,764 - 12 runners
2m 4f 114y
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: T
A competitive novices hurdle headed up with Willie Mullins challenger MR ESCOBAR (1). Declared here on Sunday however if the seven-year-old takes up both engagements he may go close having won in comfortable fashion a 2m1f novices hurdle on last jumps run at Sedgefield. Top pick. WICKED THOUGHTS (6) found success by 6.5L attempting a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Ascot. Serious player. AUTHENTIC LEGACY (7) represents a notable local yard. Posted a good 6L second behind the re-opposing ELYSIAN KNIGHT (5) contesting a 2m6f Fontwell novices hurdle. The pair make appeal. Bidding for a hat-trick EXCELERO (2) holds claims.