Sun, January 05, 2025

Cheltenham Festival winner MONMIRAL (1) won a premier handicap over a similar distance at the famous March meeting last year. Confirmed his ability during November producing a 3.5L second attempting the 3m G2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury. Down in grade. Top chance. Producing a dramatic win in this race last year TRANSMISSION (3) is two from two tackling track and trip. Posted a smart second attempting a 3m1f novices limited handicap chase last month at Cheltenham. Likely contender. CLOUD DANCER (7) was a convincing 4.25L winner of a lower class 3m handicap hurdle at Doncaster. Holds claims. UP FOR PAROL (6) is consistent and proven in this grade. Might feature. Former Sussex National runner-up TOMMIE BEAU (2) might out-run odds.