2.25 3m. 97yds. 10 Declared. Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £125,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €71,188.00 2nd - €26,712.00 3rd - €13,375.00 4th - €6,662.00 5th - €3,350.00 6th - €1,675.00
Formscan - STRONG LEADER followed up his Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle success with a cosy win in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury last month and could again be hard to beat. However, The Wallpark is progressive and looks a serious player as he bids to round out a five-timer. Last year's winner Crambo is unbeaten at this venue and cannot be ruled out, while the Haydock scorer Shoot First is still developing as a stayer and is another to note.