Thu, January 09, 2025

IDEAL DES BORDES (3) asserted nicely up the run-in to land a maiden hurdle at Kempton last May. Nicky Hendersons unexposed seven-year-old should have no problem jumping fences. Could prove well-treated off this opening rating. The in-form and progressive JASMIN DE GRUGY (2) has to be high on the shortlist after making a successful chasing debut off a 12lb lower mark at Southwell during November. MOODOFTHEMOMENT (6) recorded his third victory over fences with a decent performance at Ludlow. Can remain competitive back up in trip. ZERO TOLERANCE (9) makes each-way appeal.