An excellent Listed contest with four progressive types. Sir Psycho is hardest to assess as he received a tremendous amount of weight from older horses when hacking up here last time by 31l. This is tougher but it's noted that Paul Nicholls takes on the older brigade again. Kid Commando hacked up in a Plumpton maiden hurdle and takes a major rise in class whilst SPORTING JOHN has impressed in scoring over course and distance twice this season. This is his acid test and he's just preferred in receipt of 5lb from Master Debonair. The latter will make life tough for him though as he's improving with every run and will prove a formidable opponent on evidence to date.
Master Debonair 3-1 (11-3) Made all, not fluent last 2, ridden and ran on, won at Ascot 2m (1) hvy in Dec beating Ribble Valley (11-0) by 8l, 4 ran.
Kid Commando 2-7fav (11-4) Jumped well, made all, clear 4 out, very easily, unchallenged, won at Plumpton 2m mdn (4) sft in Jan beating Jack Valentine (11-4) by 11l, 9 ran.
Sporting John (IRE) 1-4fav (11-4) Always prominent, poised to challenge after 4 out, led after next, pushed clear between last 2, in no danger after, easily, won at Exeter 2m 1f (4) sft in Dec beating Buckhorn George (10-12) by 8l, 18 ran.
No No Tonic 11-1 (10-8) Towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, ridden and keeping on well in 4th when hit last, never nearer, 4th of 17, 2 1/4l behind Tactical Manoeuvre (11-9) at Taunton 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Sir Psycho (IRE) 3-1 (10-11) Chased leader, led going well 3 out, clear next, easily (limited comments due to reduced visibility), won at Exeter 2m 1f (4) sft in Jan beating Bullionaire (11-9) by 31l, 12 ran.
