Tribute Cornwall Pale Ale Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 13:21 | Winning time: 4m 58.40s

Esprit Du Large³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 135| CD

18/1

Made up into smart novice chaser in 2019/20, including a Grade 1 win. However, he lost way over fences last term and offered little on his return over hurdles last month.

Form: F/F3FP-P

Breffniboy⁵⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: T J O'Brien| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 132| C

9/1

Much-improved handicapper last term, scoring 5 times. Since joined Philip Hobbs and wasn't disgraced on return at Cheltenham in November. Can't be ruled out.

Form: 11242-8

Kissesforkatie¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-8| J: Lorcan Williams| T: J Scott| OR: 131| CD

11/4

Career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) over C&D (heavy) 10 days ago, plenty in hand. 7 lb higher now but looks the one to beat nonetheless.

Form: F/93-641

Honneur D'Ajonc⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Chester Williams⁽³⁾| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 123| D

3/1

Won pair of novice events before creditable second of 9 on handicap debut at Wincanton (15.2f, good, 15/2) 40 days ago. This stiffer test will suit.

Form: 9-91212

Blackjack Magic^h³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: Nick Scholfield| T: Jack Barber| OR: 120

11/2

Off the mark at Lingfield in October and in process of running well (likely to be placed) when falling over same C&D since. Respected.

Form: 7/8F3-1F

Georges Saint¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-10| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 119| D

11/4

Dual chase winner in the mud in France who also showed fair form over hurdles there. Encouraging third on yard debut at Haydock (15.6f, heavy) last month and likely more to come now sent handicapping.

Form: 3191-43

Forecasts

Kissesforkatie (11/4), Georges Saint (11/4), Honneur D'Ajonc (3/1), Blackjack Magic (11/2), Breffniboy (9/1), Esprit Du Large (18/1)

KISSESFORKATIE was a decisive winner here earlier this month and still looks fairly treated despite a 7 lb rise. She can follow up. Georges Saint may provide the biggest threat.