Break From The Field With Vertem Handicap Hurdle

The Australian hurdler Big Blue has his sights lowered (handicap debut) yet is still burdened by top-weight and an official rating of 140. Minella Charmer seeks a hat-trick but has also risen steadily in the weights (Brian Hughes takes over in the saddle from the 8lb claimer Charlotte Jones), while the Wetherby winner Secrete Stream (adores testing conditions) and the returning C&D maiden winner Thor De Cerisy (wind surgery) are both respected. However, a clear preference is for Sandy Thomson's MCGOWAN'S PASS. Strong in the market when successful at Ayr, he simply failed to stay (2m5f) when losing little in defeat to the promising The Con Man at Kelso subsequently.

1. Mcgowan's Pass
2. Secrete Stream
3. Minella Charmer