Big Meadow is yet to live up to the hopes inspired by his impressive bumper success. His trainer perseveres with him over this trip despite having failed to last home on more than one occasion. It is only a matter of time before he opens his hurdling account from this mark, but on this occasion we prefer the chances of a race fit DARTFORD WARBLER in receipt of 24lb. Sue Smith's hurdlers do well here and the handicapper has given him an excellent opportunity.