Sat, March 22, 2025

DON'T MIND IF I DO (1) struggled with the testing ground when third at Wincanton in January. The Alan King stable is in much better form now than they were then so consider as may return to the promise of his maiden hurdle success at the same venue in December. Fellow penalised contender I PLAY COUNTY (2) stayed on well to get off the mark hurdling at Southwell last time. May appreciate this galloping track. JOHN BARBOUR (5) finished runner-up behind a decent performer at Ludlow during February. Holds obvious form claims. RENE'S WALK (6) cannot be discounted.