2:05
888Sport What’s Your Thinking Handicap Chase (Class 2) (3m1f)
THE HOLLOW GINGE (9) ran an excellent second in this contest last term. Eased in the weights subsequent with strong winning claims this time around. TULLYBEG (2) kept on well to land a second career victory over fences in a Wexford novice event. Leading hope on handicap chase debut. Course winner CAPTAIN CATTISTOCK (7) ended last term in excellent form. Obvious candidate with solid form over stamina-sapping distances. THE WOLF (3) may improve after wind surgery. Consider.
2:40
Masterton Holdings Hurdle (Class 2) (2m1⁄2f)
PIED PIPER (2) was one of the leading lights of the juvenile hurdle scene last season with a 9L Grade Two course win prior to an excellent placing in the G1 Triumph Hurdle at this venue. Closely matched with KNIGHT SALUTE (1) and likely to prove hard to pass after a flat outing this term. The latter is the obvious danger on figures with excellent jumping efforts including a closing Grade One victory at Aintree over 2m 1f. Rates highly. DOCTOR PARNASSUS (3) could go well fresh having shown plenty of hurdle ability while a place chance appeals for the improving BELLA SCINTILLA (5).
3:15
888Sport Handicap Chase (Class 2) (2m)
Dual course winner EDITEUR DU GITE (1) is expected to prove hard to catch if returning in honest form after a break. Rates highly with an impressive attitude over fences. CLEAR THE RUNWAY (2) arrives in scintillating form following five consecutive jumping wins including a dominant 10L chase triumph on reappearance. Ratings riser who is a key player with a hugely progressive profile. DADS LAD (6) holds excellent credentials with two chase wins from three attempts for his top stable. Obvious appeal. EFFERNOCK FIZZ (7) completes the shortlist with consistent efforts.
3:50
Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (Pertemps Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race) (Class 2)
Dual course scorer BOTOX HAS (3) signed off with a strong Grade Two success at Fontwell over 2m 4f. Ideally placed to deliver a winning challenge on reappearance reverting to handicap company. SHOOT FIRST (14) rates highly for a shrewd trainer who appears on a lenient handicap mark second up with an unexposed profile. SALVADOR ZIGGY (1) must in respected with four successive jumping successes prior to this handicap hurdle debut while PANIC ATTACK (15) is included with a sound track record.
