12.45 2m. 6f. 6 Declared. Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk 'The French Furze' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 2 ) of £20,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,406.00 2nd - €4,784.00 3rd - €2,392.00 4th - €1,196.00 5th - €598.00 6th - €298.00
Formscan - Irish raider Dripsey Moon probably sets the standard but he didn't kick on as expected when only second to Cadell at Kelso last time and he may be vulnerable to an improver such as KERRYHILL. Ruth Jefferson's point-to-point winner went a long way to justifying a six-figure purchase price when obliging on his first attempt over timber at Kelso (edging out Cadell) and another bold showing could be on the cards. Big City Roller also merits consideration.