4.33 1m. 7f. 168yds. 9 Declared. Nigel Kirby Photography Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1) (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 - VALSAD justified his short odds in fine style on his hurdling debut over C&D last month and he could have plenty more to offer. Harry Derham's five-year-old carries a 7lb penalty for that triumph, which is unlikely to stop him from following up. The main threat might be Guard Duty, who could only manage fourth on his first hurdle start but he may show more in a first-time hood. Of the remainder, Virtual Rock makes the most appeal with the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye.