2.10 2m. 46yds. 9 Declared. BetMGM Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1 ) of £115,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €65,492.00 2nd - €24,576.00 3rd - €12,305.00 4th - €6,130.00 5th - €3,082.00 6th - €1,541.00
Formscan - In the unfortunate absence of Constitution Hill, it may prove an ideal time for stablemate SIR GINO to announce himself on the big stage. An impressive three from three as a juvenile last season in Britain, including a Grade 1 success at Aintree on his latest start, the son of It's Gino looks a top-class prospect and connections may have made a shrewd decision in rerouting him from a novice chasing campaign. He has stiff opposition in the shape of Irish raider Mystical Power, though, who went on from a runner-up effort in the Supreme to land a pair of top-level successes at Aintree and Punchestown. Trainer Willie Mullins seems to have plenty of ammunition in this division, but this son of Galileo could be a dark horse in regards to the Champion Hurdle. Grade 2 winner Lump Sum could prove best of the remainder.