Like the other handicaps on the card this won’t be easy to win but last year’s winner
CLASSIC BEN looks a sound choice to hold onto his crown and defeat his old rival
Ami Desbois once more both of those runners giving notice they were ready to win last time.
Dragon D’Estruval came good at Ludlow last time and he’ll be in the mix despite a 7lb rise which looks rather harsh. If
Cloudy Glen could be trusted not to repeat his Cheltenham antics he’s a useful sort at his best and he’ll handle the mud.
As De Mee will enjoy this trip better and this dual course winner could be galvanised by the application of first-time cheekpieces.
- Classic Ben
- Ami Desbois
- As De Mee