A smashing race with a sizeable turnout which will no doubt please the Hexham regulars. A fierce pace is likely from the onset with a number of the runners including
Free Range,
The Paddy Pie,
Sophie Olivia and the respected Perth winner
Creadan Grae all known for racing prominently. This could expose any fencing flaws of the less experienced chasers such as the Nigel Twiston-Davies-trained
Granard, and also set the race up for a proven stayer. The topweight
BAKO DE LA SAULAIE fits this bill perfectly, and although high in the weights for Alnwick handler Rose Dobbin, could yet prove strong at the business end with some solid chasing form in the book.
- Bako De La Saulaie
- The Paddy Pie
- Creadan Grae