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An open-looking race. Ben Smith claims 7 pounds on Breadalbane Lass, who runs off a low weight of 10-10 (OR77). A 5yo Telescope mare with Getaway as the grand-dam. She ran second in a mares' hurdle (2m1f, GS) back in February. Entitled to come on for one seasonal outing so far, and the drop back in trip looks a positive. Trainer R. Mike Smith has had a few winners over jumps this season. Breadalbane Lass has possibilities here.

This is quite low-grade racing now. With form figures of 2112 from his last four starts, El Bandido Pancho sets a decent standard here. These results were achieved generally at around 2m 4f on soft going. Trainer Ben Clarke comes here following a recent winner. Mask of Zorro had to work very hard to win a low-grade contest last time.

Course and distance winner in November 2024 from a mark of 87 (Good to Soft). Four pounds lower on OR 83 today. Ten-year-old with four wins from 23 chase starts. Recent form has had its positive notes. The Racing Post remarked 'going easily at 15th' at Hexham over 3m last time. Jockey Patrick Wadge (SR 36%) can perhaps bring about some improvement. Capable, only former course and distance winner in the race, well handicapped carrying 11st. Usually reliable Sandy Forster stable had a recent second place here, yet is still awaiting its first winner of the season.

Local trainers Gary and Josh Moore have two runners entered in this handicap hurdle to close Fontwell's card. Bridge had been absent for some 598 days but, back in December 2023, was a 14-length winner over course and distance on soft ground. The 5-year-old, by Golden Horn, ran second of 15 here on his most recent outing in April 2024. The stable knows how to ready one for a return. Freddie Mitchell claims a 5 lb allowance, which is helpful as the horse is allotted 12 stone. Bridge's form gives him decent claims of success.