Sat, March 22, 2025

ROCHEVAL (1) won a jumpers flat race and twice when hurdling last season. Set a stiff task in a Haydock G2 on comeback then produced an excellent second at this course on only outing since. Key player despite conceding weight all round. JOECOOKER (2) impressed winning a maiden hurdle at Hexham over 2m4 1/4f during December. Pair of creditable efforts among better company subsequently. Danger. MALICASH (3) won a Carlisle maiden hurdle tackling 2m3 1/2f on his first run after wind surgery. Further progress possible. Point-to-point recruit TELL THE TALE (6) warrants a quick check in the betting ahead of his hurdling debut.