2.30 3m. 1f. 6 Declared. Visit racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle (Class 3 ) of £14,600.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,570.00 2nd - €3,488.00 3rd - €1,743.00 4th - €873.00 5th - €350.00 6th - €350.00
Formscan - In a competitive contest the marginal preference goes to THE GALLOPING BEAR, who returns from a lengthy absence. The unexposed nine-year-old was disqualified after finishing first over fences at Haydock off 140 and a mark of 133 may underestimate his ability now reverting to the smaller obstacles. The Ben Clarke-trained gelding gets the nod, while Silver Flyer rates the most immediate danger after giving a good account to finish second at Ayr last time out. Although Flight Deck failed to fire on his latest outing at Aintree, he must be respected off 1lb lower.