FontwellFri, October 06, 2023

BEAT THE HEAT (1) won this race last year. Bids for a hurdling hat-trick having scored twice at this venue while the six-year-old found success by a neck attempting a 1 ¾m flat handicap at Bath in latest. Leading chance. SAMI BEAR (3) scored narrowly tackling a higher graded 2 ⁹⁄₁₆m handicap hurdle three outings back at Kempton in February. On seasonal return and could go close if at best. SIR ROCK (6) managed to win by 3.5L here during May a 2 ¹¹⁄₁₆m handicap hurdle. Shortlist. ONLY FOOLS (9) placed third at Uttoxeter last month and holds place claims.