C1 | 5+
Winner GBP £28,475 - 3 runners
3m 53y
Going: Soft
Surface: T
Nicky Henderson trains smart novice hurdler JINGKO BLUE (1) who looked an absolute natural with fences making a winning chasing debut at Uttoxeter during December. There could be plenty more to come from him in the chasing sphere. May prove equal to the rise in grade. The progressive LOWRY'S BAR (3) is now two from three over fences following a comfortable success at Chepstow. Might prove the biggest threat. JOHNNYWHO (2) jumped poorly when third of four in the G2 Noel Novices Chase at Ascot last month. Cannot be completely ruled out.