Skyline Roofing 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 18:20 | Winning time: 5m 7.10s

Black Kalanisi³⁰²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Harry Cobden| T: J Tuite

6/4

Clear-cut bumper winner at Worcester last June before landing a novice hurdle at the same track later that month. Promising sort, but has quite a long absence to overcome.

Form: 47-211

Settimo Milanese¹⁶⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Charlie Hammond⁽³⁾| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 129| BF

8/15

Dual hurdle winner who boasts good form in handicap company, including when second of 16 at Aintree in October. Has not been seen since November, however.

Form: P21125

Forecasts

Settimo Milanese (8/15), Black Kalanisi (6/4)

A match in which the potential of Black Kalanisi is pitched against the superior form of SETTIMO MILANESE. The selection has a clear advantage in experience and may be too streetwise for his rival on this occasion.