Race of the Day 
/ Timeform / 25 February 2012 / Leave a Comment 
Fontwell is the venue for Sunday's Race of the Day
"Third Intention finished in mid-field in the Betfair Hurdle last week, and may have more to offer now upped in trip and tongue tied..."
Timeform provide a runner-by-runner guide to the National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell...
Battle Group is a prolific winning hurdler at up to 3m but temperament has got the better of him. Quite a bit to find and opposed despite his yard's good record in this Grade 2.
Clerk's Choice is just about the best of these over hurdles, excelling himself when sixth in last year's Champion Hurdle. Latest effort in jumpers' bumper was more encouraging, but this trip probably too far.
Topolski won first 3 outings over hurdles, completing hat-trick in Grade 2 at Aintree. Has seemed amiss both starts this term, though yard going better now at least. Unproven beyond 17f.
Third Intention won twice as a novice and improved again this season in some good handicaps. Mid-field in Betfair Hurdle last week and may have more to offer now upped in trip and tongue tied.
Afsoun ended long losing run in 2m Newcastle handicap in December. Well held twice since, though (jumpers' bumper last time) and will do well to better previous placings in this (third last 2 years).
Bally Legend is a likeable sort who has been in good form this season, winning couple of handicaps. Best of those to race prominently at Taunton (Third Intention second). Worth place in this grade.
Duc De Regniere is a smart hurdler/chaser at best, but has struggled to refind his form of late, offering no encouragement in 2 runs for new trainer. Fitted with cheekpieces now.
The Knoxs made winning start for new yard in 3m Exeter handicap hurdle. Well held twice since, back over fences last time, but no surprise to see a better showing in this company.
Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Third Intention
2. Bally Legend
3. The Knoxs
Timeform View: It would be no surprise were The Knoxs popular in the betting but he's got 2 poor runs to put behind him and a safer proposition could be Third Intention who may have more to offer now upped in trip. Bally Legend chased that one home at Taunton last month and could do so again.
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