C4 | 3+
Winner GBP £4,066 - 11 runners
1m 7f 168y
Going: Good
Surface: T
REALISTIC OPTIMISM (9) progressed from a game runner-up effort at Warwick to open his hurdling account with a comfortable 2L Stratford success. Major player eased in trip. LELOOPA (1) made it three from six when hurdling securing an emphatic 8L victory under Tom Broughton attempting a valuable Kelso handicap during March and commands respect when resuming. The consistent STROLL ON BY (7) rarely misses the frame and could make his presence felt once again. BREAKING COVER (8) returned from a long layoff with a Newton Abbot maiden win. Shortlist.