13.55
Yielding To SoftJohn Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5205.88
- 1m 7f 180y
- 28 runners
Runners: 28 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 306-80
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
28th Aug 2023 Good 2m 3f 55y |
11st 2lb |
A long time since he showed his best form; has run creditably at this track on occasion but otherwise does not seem to have much going for him; in rear over hurdles here earlier in the month. |
25/1 |
|
11th 10 |
13th Aug 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 65y |
11st 4lb |
A long time since he showed his best form; has run creditably at this track on occasion but otherwise does not seem to have much going for him. |
25/1 |
|
10th 1 (2) |
9th Jul 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Irish challenger who is one to watch in the betting on his first Flat start since October 2021, but he hasn't really shone over hurdles subsequently and his claims aren't compelling. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 39-909 CD
Last run: 168 days
W: 12st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 |
8th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
10st 3lb |
Dual hurdle winner got off the mark over fences at Down Royal last month, beating Hardy Diamond by 1.75l; should run well again raised 3lb. |
4/1 |
|
1st 15 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 50y |
10st 0lb |
Dual winning hurdler is 0-13 chasing; one of his better efforts came at Thurles in February when a 9.75l third (2m6f, soft to heavy); didn't back that up when tailed off at Limerick last time (2m7f, heavy). |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 70951-
Last run: 271 days
W: 12st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Losing run stretches back to March 2022; managed a few placed efforts last year but suffered a heavy defeat on sole start this year at Thurles in March; others appeal more. |
22/1 |
|
9th 15 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 42y |
10st 3lb |
50-1 when winning this race three years ago; each-way chance on last year's best form; not at her best on her final two starts before a short break; decent form last season, when second in a handicap hurdle at Killarney and a handicap chase at Wexford. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 24-009 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 18 |
26th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 3lb |
prominent, pressed leaders when mistake 2 out, soon outpaced when pushed along, ridden when went fourth run-in |
14/1 |
|
9th 3 |
20th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 201y |
12st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -P0349
Last run: 60 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 9lb |
No win in 18 but has been in the frame several times; has to improve upon recent starts but shouldn't be far away. |
14/1 |
|
9th 12 |
16th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
0-10 over hurdles but has run respectably at times in maidens and handicaps; blinkers worn last time retained; chance. |
12/1 |
|
25 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 100y |
11st 11lb |
Third reserve; is 0-10 over hurdles but has run respectably at times in maidens and handicaps; blinkers worn last time retained; chance. |
Abandoned
Form: 008354
Last run: 39 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 16 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 80y |
10st 1lb |
Just 1-34 over hurdles and her regression continues so not much appeal until showing more spark. |
33/1 |
|
9th 18 |
20th Jan 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 33y |
10st 5lb |
On losing run since Sligo maiden hurdle win in 2021; no signs of ending the barren spell in recent starts. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7-3609
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
10th Jul 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 8lb |
towards rear throughout, pushed along and no impression from 3 out |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 |
21st Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Has plenty of handicap experience; good run at Clonmel three starts ago when close-up in fourth in a contest in which dual subsequent winner Reflectionist was second; needs to improve on last week's Sligo run; blinkers now as well as tongue-tie worn before. |
20/1 |
|
7th 12 |
13th Jun 2023 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, went third before 7th |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6560
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 200y |
11st 0lb |
Couple of okay Downpatrick runs for Gary McGill and creditable run in the circumstances after year's absence on yard debut early this month at Sligo; entitled to come on for that so respected. |
13/2 |
|
4th 11 |
7th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 194y |
11st 0lb |
Couple of okay Downpatrick runs for Gary McGill but nothing to get too excited about; has joined a good outfit in Cork now but been off a year. |
14/1 |
|
6th 12 |
13th Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
10st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, not reach leaders |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-800
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
14th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Career best to win at Roscommon last summer from 6lb lower before lesser run at this track; low-key Flat return at Limerick in June; needs more to win this. |
13/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P93438
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
15th May 2026 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 50y |
11st 6lb |
Five-time winner under rules (three over hurdles); took second behind progressive rival on return from 87-day break at Punchestown in October (2m7f, good to yielding); another positive run when third over fences last time at Down Royal (3m, good to yielding); consistent sort but there may be better handicapped contenders. |
7/2 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
2-9 over fences and was lots to like about his return from an 87-day break in a Punchestown handicap hurdle 18 days ago; the forecast rain is a concern but he's big player on return to chasing if it misses. |
7/1 |
|
3 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 8lb |
2-9 over fences and was lots to like about his return from an 87-day break in a Punchestown handicap hurdle 18 days ago; the forecast rain is a concern but he's big player on return to chasing if it misses. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 14-P67 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 |
23rd Oct 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 205y |
11st 13lb |
Won twice on good ground last year, at Punchestown and Wexford; a long way best in two 2025 outings, five months apart; may do better now. |
7/1 |
|
5 |
10th Oct 2025 Yielding To Soft 2m 1f 65y |
11st 4lb |
One of three for yard; has won three over timber but tailed off in his last couple of starts and needs the ground to dry out to see him at his best. |
15/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 70-00
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
18th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 1f 30y |
10st 7lb |
Poor in two chases and a hurdle since returning from an absence of over two years and not easy to fancy on that form. |
18/1 |
|
18th 19 |
10th Oct 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -59005
Last run: 92 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
27th Sep 2023 Yielding 2m 5f 47y |
10st 12lb |
Seems to be improving judged on Wexford second, when having her third handicap start and partnered by this rider for the first time; a little more progress may suffice against mostly well exposed types here. |
5/2 |
Abandoned
Form: F05004
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
One of three Irish challengers in the field; holds weak claims on form and proved reluctant to race at Sedgefield most recently; however, may improve with Daryl Jacob up for first time. |
16/1 |
|
12 |
13th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Trained in Northern Ireland; lightly raced but low-level form at best, beaten 27l, 29l and 55l in his three handicaps; tried cheekpieces on latest start, now has a tongue-tie and visor. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
2nd Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 100y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Irish-trained maiden who has finished well down the field at Musselburgh on his last two starts, most recently yesterday in first-time cheekpieces; now wears a first-time visor and has plenty to prove. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 880B-F
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
20th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 144y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
She's been placed a few times and won't be far away if at the top of her game, but that hasn't been the case the last twice and she's now 0-13. |
20/1 |
|
6th 6 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
12-race maiden; second in a 2m4f mares' handicap hurdle off 8lb lower here in February 2023 (good to soft); two fair runs in November/December but disappointing favourite last time; needs to bounce back. |
5/1 |
|
12th 14 |
12th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 24y |
10st 8lb |
Yet to break her duck but several decent efforts in defeat, including last twice in similarly competitive heats here and at Navan; not totally proven over the trip but still likely to be thereabouts. |
9/2 |
Abandoned
Form: F0-530
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 13lb |
Added his third hurdles win at Ballinrobe in July (2m1f, good) off 96; not at the same level in two runs following that off 4lb higher; dropped 1lb now, but his form is erratic. |
11/1 |
|
8th 11 |
5th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Is 3-30 over hurdles with his most recent win coming at Ballinrobe in July off a mark of 96 (2m1f, good); beaten a long way off a 4lb higher mark back at that track last time (2m, good); could bounce back here. |
12/1 |
|
9th 2 |
11th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 169y |
12st 0lb |
3-28 over hurdles, two wins with Philip Rothwell and placed twice at this venue for that stable; has found his form again; built on Kilbeggan second when scoring for his locally-based trainer here last month; only 4lb higher, same 7lb claimer aboard |
11/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 4P8PP7
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (5) |
30th Apr 2023 Yielding 1m 5f 29y |
8st 12lb |
Precious little over hurdles of late although did run well in a couple of late-season Flat handicaps last year off this lowly mark. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
6th Mar 2023 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Rated only 80 and has a mountain to climb; 13th at Wexford yesterday. |
200/1 |
|
13th 17 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
midfield |
Abandoned
Form: 7U3609
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
19th Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 0y |
11st 12lb |
in rear |
17/2 |
|
3rd 2 |
10th Oct 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
One of her two hurdle wins came over C&D last year; outclassed and tailed-off on comeback from an absence six days ago; this is more realistic and can run well if on form. |
6/1 |
|
3 |
4th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 11lb |
Won a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle and a Tramore handicap hurdle last year; not seen since August last year and best watched on her return. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0/00-
Last run: 396 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 15 |
16th Jan 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 130y |
10st 0lb |
Lightly-raced mare; nothing in her form in maidens to signify winning potential. |
40/1 |
|
19 |
21st Dec 2022 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Lightly-raced mare; nothing in her form in maidens to signify winning potential; third reserve, |
|
|
7th 20 |
20th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 201y |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P00-00
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (13) |
18th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Weak form in maiden hurdles and soundly beaten off a modest 83 in a handicap hurdle at Naas last month; up against it. |
50/1 |
|
12th 21 |
20th Dec 2022 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 201y |
11st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 006-60
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 |
21st May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 6f 160y |
10st 1lb |
Winless in 31 attempts hurdling; 3-35 over fences, with two of those at Tramore; flopped when well fancied for course handicap hurdle in February; fair fifth over fences at Tramore last month. |
16/1 |
|
5th 13 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 160y |
10st 4lb |
3-34 over fences, with two of those successes coming at this track, including when 33-1 chance in this race in 2023; creditable third in a 2m7f handicap chase here on New Year's Day; flopped when well fancied for a handicap hurdle at Limerick last time. |
6/1 |
|
14 |
10th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Is 3-34 over fences; veteran's recent form is solid, featuring a third placing over C&D last month and a third in a handicap chase at Tramore on New Year's Day; 0-30 record over hurdles is a significant negative; rider's claim is an asset. |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /26P7/
Last run: 796 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
29th Dec 2022 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 0y |
10st 9lb |
First reserve; not hurdled in an age but RPR of 103 when she did so could be chucked in off 83 but handicaps were poor and flopped on Flat latest. |
|
|
11th 15 (8) |
10th Oct 2022 Soft 1m 3f 80y |
8st 12lb |
towards rear of midfield, pushed along towards rear over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 00-0U9
Last run: 76 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
22nd Feb 2023 Yielding 2m 4f 100y |
11st 2lb |
prominent, in touch with leaders when nudged along and weakened quickly after 7th, dropped to last when pulled up before 8th |
33/1 |
|
13 |
3rd Nov 2022 Yielding To Soft 1m 7f 188y |
11st 2lb |
Tailed off or failed to complete nine runs so far including handicap debut latest; tongue-tie now tried. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 076337
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
21st Jul 2023 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Won a Thurles handicap chase over 2m6f in February; some decent runs in defeat since, though not at Tramore last time; tongue-tie tried. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 5f 50y |
11st 11lb |
Gained first win under Rules at Thurles in February and fairly consistent over fences since; drying ground will suit and may have another race in her from this sort of mark. |
4/1 |
|
5th 3 |
25th May 2023 Good 2m 3f 160y |
11st 12lb |
towards rear early, in touch with leaders after 7th, ridden after 3 out, went third before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 50-P90
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 |
17th Mar 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
towards rear, pushed along in rear after 4th |
50/1 |
|
8 |
24th Jan 2023 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick in May 2021; well below form in four runs this term and no signs of a revival at Punchestown last month; huge ask on chase debut. |
33/1 |
|
17th 21 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Sole win came over 2m5f last year; hasn't repeated that form since and was tailed-off last time. |
28/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P00-59
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Last campaign was very hit and miss but included two wins over about 2m4f on heavy going and he seems to be working his way back to form this season; not proven beyond 2m5f but he's too well handicapped to be ignored. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Last campaign was very hit and miss but included two wins over about 2m4f on heavy going and he seems to be working his way back to form this season; not proven beyond 2m5f but he's too well handicapped to be ignored. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: U07-0
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (1) |
17th Aug 2024 Yielding 2m 0f 80y |
9st 3lb |
prominent early, soon dropped to midfield |
16/1 |
|
13th 12 (4) |
7th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 5f 98y |
9st 3lb |
prominent, disputing second halfway |
12/1 |
|
6th 14 (8) |
17th Jun 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Having first run for this yard when winning a 1m5f handicap at Sligo (yielding to soft) in May but this looks a better race and he's struggled under both codes since; tongue-tie added. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 009-30
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
29th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Consistent gelding over fences and hurdles, better as a chaser; placed on all three starts over hurdles since a handicap chase win at the Listowel festival; touched off at Limerick last time; up 3lb but still 12lb below his chase mark; strong contender. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
18th Nov 2025 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Has been generally consistent in the last 18 months since joining this yard; won over fences at Listowel and a good 2nd over C&D since so goes on the shortlist. |
11/4 |
Verdict
Very difficult to fathom but CEANNDANA could go well back down in trip under a positive ride. Last year’s winner Saga Aravis has 8lb more to carry and has been out of form so needs to improve plenty, possible dangers include Go Gill Go and Only One Plan. [Alan Hewison]