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Off time: 12:40 | Winning time: 5m 45.51s

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The Wolf²⁰⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Adrian Heskin| T: O Murphy| OR: 136WS

8/13

Did well for new yard last season, winning novice hurdles at Fakenham on return and at Newcastle (22f). Fared as well as could be expected in the Albert Bartlett final start and back from a wind op.

Form: 3/14217-

Thegallantway¹⁹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 125

5/4

Irish point winner who did well in his first season over hurdles, successful at Exeter on return before improving stepped up in trip, running particularly well in 23.5f heavy-ground Ascot handicap.

Form: 134420-

Forecasts

The Wolf (8/13), Thegallantway (5/4)

A very tight match, the vote narrowly in favour of THE WOLF who has had a wind op since his respectable performance in the Albert Bartlett when last seen.