5.25 2m. 7f. 63yds. 10 Declared. Jayne Cragg 60th Birthday Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) (Class 5 ) of £9,050.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,779.00 2nd - €2,199.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €274.00
Formscan - Although he was unable to complete a double when a close-up second over C&D earlier this month, BETTER BE DEFINITE lost little in defeat in that 16-runner affair. A 5lb rise in the ratings looks workable for Nick Alexander's gelding and compensation could await. The biggest threat may emerge from handicap debutant Didnt Ask, who posted a solid third over track and trip in a maiden hurdle recently, while Reagrove Lord should enjoy the return to a sounder surface.