5.40 1m. 7f. 168yds. 10 Declared. Cannock Chemicals Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2) (Class 4 ) of £7,700.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,193.00 2nd - €1,932.00 3rd - €966.00 4th - €484.00
Formscan - MOKORO faded badly at Warwick on his hurdling debut. He's subsequently undergone a wind operation, though, and gets another chance with his trainer in such good form. Better is expected from Newton returning to this shorter trip, while Zodiac Star is another likely improver on his second start after wind surgery. Valsad has won three times on the Flat and makes his hurdling bow, having switched to Harry Derham's yard.