7.10 2m. 3f. 171yds. 7 Declared. Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Class 5 ) of £7,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €3,697.00 2nd - €1,701.00 3rd - €850.00 4th - €426.00 5th - €212.00
Formscan - This Is Bob finished a well-beaten third in this grade over 2m at Hereford but he sports first-time cheekpieces now and takes a step back up in trip, which could eke out some improvement. However, preference is for point-to-point winner ISHOLO DU VIVIEN, who has hit the frame on each of his three hurdle starts and stepping up in distance on his handicap bow should suit. Donald McCain's six-year-old could defy his opening mark of 95 under Brian Hughes, while Misscarlett can fight it out for the minor honours on her return to this sphere.