CarlisleSun, December 03, 2023

RUSSIAN VIRTUE (1) brings solid form with a Perth handicap hurdle success preceding a third there during June.The six-year-old then recorded a neck victory attempting a higher level course and distance handicap hurdle in October.Leading contender.POPPY ROSE (7) ran well at Navan (Ireland) two weeks ago when a good third contesting a twenty two runner 2m handicap hurdle.Could go close.CITY DERBY (3) showed ability at Perth in September finishing runner-up tackling this grade over 2m4f.Thereabouts.JOKER DU CHENET (8) is open to further improvement.