7.10 2m. 4f. 139yds. 9 Declared. Blockfree Services Handicap Hurdle (Class 3 ) of £20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,562.00 2nd - €4,860.00 3rd - €2,430.00 4th - €1,216.00 5th - €606.00
Formscan - TARDREE is happiest on a sound surface, as advertised by his admittedly slightly fortunate victory over fences at Wetherby in October. He has been off since, but his hurdling mark is 13lb lower than his figure over fences and he can go well fresh. Kihavah reverts to the NH game after a success on the level at York, while Midnight Ginger and Ashington arrive on the back of second placings. Mulberry Hill might appreciate the return to the smaller obstacles after coming to grief at Ludlow.