MARTIN PIPE HANDICAP HURDLE

5.30: 2 MILES, 4 FURLONGS

SIDING with Irish novices that have run in graded novice hurdles has been a good route to profit in this race, so COOL SURVIVOR could be the answer to a typically complex finale.

Gordon Elliott’s six-year-old fits the profile of a number of recent winners and he emerged with plenty of credit at the Dublin Racing Festival when poorly placed before running on strongly in the race won by Good Land. A drop into handicap company and a stamina test like today’s should be ideal and he is expected to be there at the business end.

SPANISH HARLEM doesn’t have graded form on his c.v. but his stable have won four of the last 12 renewals and he is likely to progress further granted today’s assignment.

MOLLY OLLYS WISHES has few secrets from the handicapper but is talented on her day and appears overpriced.