4.15 2m. 48yds. 9 Declared. Susan & Neve's Special Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle (Class 4 ) of £9,750.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,149.00 2nd - €2,369.00 3rd - €1,185.00 4th - €593.00 5th - €295.00
Formscan - Last year's winner Captain Zebo made a successful return to action when scoring over 2m4f here last month and a 3lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, this drop in trip could leave the veteran vulnerable, with a chance taken on C&D winner ALLBETSOFF. The Mark Walford-trained gelding is now only 2lb higher than his wide-margin victory at this track in September and he could be ready to strike again. Serious Ego also enjoys it at this venue and completes the shortlist.