12.50 —32RED CASINO NOVICES’ HURDLE (2) £20,000 added (£12,512) 2m (6)

Did they leaveu out to and Thomas Darby fought out a titanic tussle in a similar event at Ascot, the former narrowly prevailing. Both look to be progressing rapidly, but the form has taken a couple of hits since so

MISTER FISHER might prove the percentage call to win his first start over hurdles. Trainer Nicky Henderson had a couple of smart novices entered at the five-day stage but relies on the four-year-old, who overcame inexperience to win his bumper here last March. The selection was only narrowly denied at Newbury on his hurdling bow when overhauled on the line and he should appreciate the return to a track which clearly suits well. The Big Bite is also feared.

BEST BET: MISTER FISHER