2.05 1m. 7f. 50yds. 9 Declared. Christmas Parties At Wincanton Racecourse Handicap Hurdle (Class 4 ) of £9,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €4,753.00 2nd - €2,187.00 3rd - €1,094.00 4th - €547.00 5th - €273.00
Formscan - PIRATES' TALE wasn't done any favours when carried left on the run-in as he finished second at Newton Abbot in May, and a mark of 114 on his return to handicap company looks workable. A sharp track like this could suit him well and the six-year-old gets the vote ahead of comfortable Uttoxeter winner Intrepide Sud, who is making his handicap bow. Golden Move and Sunninghill have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.