3.55 2m. 2f. 148yds. 8 Declared. Bet At racingtv.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) (Class 5 ) of £6,650.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €3,512.00 2nd - €1,616.00 3rd - €808.00 4th - €404.00 5th - €202.00
Formscan - Denied by just a nose under Jay Tidball in a conditional riders' race at Ludlow in February, CHURCHMAN has a major chance off just 1lb higher, especially as Tidball can utilise his full 5lb claim this time. This longer trip is a further boost for the selection, who has a solid chance of gaining a breakthrough success. Victory Club holds C&D experience and looks the pick of the opposition, although similar comments apply to Raise Your Glass, who posted a personal best over track and trip last month.