4.40 1m. 7f. 176yds. 13 Declared. Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £100,000.00 5-y-o plus
1st - €56,270.00 2nd - €21,200.00 3rd - €10,610.00 4th - €5,300.00 5th - €2,660.00 6th - €1,330.00 7th - €660.00 8th - €340.00
Formscan - A fiercely competitive handicap where a case can be made for most of the field, but THIRD TIME LUCKI ran a fine race on ground softer than ideal to finish fourth having been slightly hampered two out in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham last month. He travelled well for most of that race and having been dropped 1lb since, he looks primed for a big effort. The biggest danger may come from Pay The Piper, who was denied by the narrowest of margins at Doncaster when last seen and should have conditions to suit. Douglas Talking is 2-2 this year, since having wind surgery, and can't be discounted, although a 10lb rise for his latest success tempers enthusiasm.