C1 | 4+
Winner GBP £56,270 - 13 runners
2m 7f 98y
Going: Heavy
Surface: T
Irish runner SHOOT FIRST (1) posted a 2.75L victory in a hurdle over a similar distance during November at Haydock before a downfield result tackling the 3m1/2f G1 Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot. Respect dropping in level. HENRI THE SECOND (4) ticks plenty of boxes after succeeding by 18L in December attempting a course and distance handicap hurdle. Main danger. IDEFIX DE CIERGUES (11) brings consistent form including a 2.25L runner-up effort over 3m New Years Day at Cheltenham. Claims. WHAT A JOHNNY (10) was a good third in the same Cheltenham event. One to note.