4.25 3m. 58yds. 10 Declared. Mick Sziler Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £17,500.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €9,242.00 2nd - €4,252.00 3rd - €2,126.00 4th - €1,064.00 5th - €530.00
Formscan - In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for ROCK STEADY EDDIE, who put in a career-best performance when second in a maiden hurdle at Hexham last time and an opening mark of 110 should be workable on his handicap bow. Cream Of The West is an obvious threat following his most recent success, while Jalisco Star and Both Barrels are others who make the shortlist.