Led, pushed along and reminders when reluctant to go out on final circuit after 9th, ridden approaching 2 out, narrowly headed flat, rallied under pressure to lead close home op 9/4
Held up, steady progress after 9th, hit 3 out, ridden and went 2nd approaching 2 out, hard ridden and slight lead flat, headed close home op 3/1 tchd 5/2
BUGSIE MALONE can go one better than when placed at Plumpton last time out by taking this staying handicap hurdle. The selection has the trip and forecast underfoot conditions to suit and he can see off Tempestatefloresco who is dropping slightly in distance. Third place can go the way of Mr Mafia who is back over hurdles following a good chase second last time.