2.35 1m. 7f. 152yds. 6 Declared. GL Events Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 3 ) of £15,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €8,169.00 2nd - €3,764.00 3rd - €1,881.00 4th - €942.00
Formscan - Illegal D'ainay made up for his early departure at Uttoxeter in early May when opening his account at Plumpton eight days later. Freddie Gordon's 5lb claim effectively negates most of the 6lb penalty and another prominent role is forecast, but hurdling debutant TRIPOLI FLYER may have too much class. The Fergal O'Brien-trained five-year-old finished a cracking second in the Grade 2 Aintree bumper in April and he is likely to take some stopping. Clap Of Thunder may chase the duo home.