The National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell is the race in focus
Timeform examine each runner in the Grade 2 National Spirit Hurdle...
Brampour struck up a fine partnership with this rider last term, the highlight being win in Greatwood Hurdle. Got bogged down on heavy last twice and contender while ground dries out. Should stay this far.
Bergo has a prolific strike-rate over jumps and was fourth in Aintree Grade 1 chase when last seen in that sphere. Campaigned in good staying Flat races in 2011. More needed back hurdling after long absence.
Dark Lover is a smart performer who has won 4 of his first 6 starts over hurdles, including a pair of big-field Cheltenham handicaps. Fine effort in the Betfair Hurdle latest and strong contender up in trip.
Meister Eckhart landed 2 bumpers for Charlie Swan and a heavy-ground novice hurdle (2m) in 2011. Improved efforts in 3m graded races after and interesting back from absence for new yard.
Prospect Wells has translated smart Flat form to hurdles, better than ever when neck second to Zarkandar on return at Wincanton. Failed to stay 25f last time and this interim trip more suitable.
Valmari is pretty useful when jumping holds up over fences, winning twice this season. Well below form at Ludlow last time, though, and set to fall short back over hurdles.
Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Dark Lover
2. Brampour
3. Meister Eckhart
Timeform View: Bergo and especially Meister Eckhart are interesting classy jumpers returning from absences, but Paul Nicholls holds the aces and Dark Lover can give the Betfair Hurdle form an early boost with victory up in trip. Stablemate Brampour should also come to the fore back on a sounder surface.
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