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Off time: 14:11 | Winning time: 5m 38.89s

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Much Too Dear³²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: David Bass| T: L Horsfall

4/1

Fair efforts on first 2 starts in bumpers before well held on latest outing at Warwick (2m, heavy) on New Year's Eve, though possibly unsuited by conditions. Showed a bit to work on when fifth on hurdles debut at Wetherby and is a likely improver.

Form: 4-275

Riskintheground¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton| OR: 112| BF

7/4

Bit disappointing over hurdles so far given his form in bumpers, only sixth when well backed on handicap bow at Ludlow 2 weeks ago, but big shout on his best. Worth another chance.

Form: 56-5386

Way Out²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: S Hosie| OR: 114

5/4

Off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt and displayed plenty of ability on first 2 starts in bumpers. Showed fairly useful form when runner-up on hurdling debut at Taunton (19f, soft) but well held upped in class next 2 outings. Can bounce back here.

Form: 230286

Sam's Amour³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Thomas Bellamy| T: Kieran Burke

11/1

Black Sam Bellamy mare who shaped like a stayer when second of 7 in bumper at Fontwell on debut. Well held at Wincanton next time but had excuses. Makes hurdles debut and step up in trip will suit.

Form: 20

Forecasts

Way Out (5/4), Riskintheground (7/4), Much Too Dear (4/1), Sam's Amour (11/1)

RISKINTHEGROUND disappointed when well backed on his handicap bow at Ludlow 2 weeks ago but is worth another chance back in a maiden. All 3 of his rivals are potential threats, headed by Way Out, who's back down in class.