Fri, January 17, 2025

A competitive hurdle. BLUEKING D'OROUX (1) represents a top yard. Recorded a strong second in the 2m3f G2 Ascot Hurdle before a 4L sixth attempting the 3m1/2f G1 Long Walk Hurdle at the same venue. Drops sharply in level. Leading contender. SALVER (3) was going well before an unlucky final hurdle fall tackling the 2m4f G2 Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham on New Years Day. Respect as may bounce back. IBERICO LORD (4) is another looking for a return to best following a chase fall last month at Ascot. Worth a market check. The G2 hurdle winning NEMEAN LION (2) found success by 5.5L at Hereford last month. Not to be discounted.