SUSSEX RANGER is a dual hurdles winner who also finished runner-up in Grade 1 company at Cheptow in January. He was seventh of nine in the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and should only need to jump round to handle Spike's Princess, who makes her hurdling debut after failing to make the frame in eight starts on the Flat.
Sussex Ranger (USA) 28-1 (11-0) Led narrowly to after 1st, remained in touch, outpaced when hit 2 out, ridden and weakened between last 2, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Farclas (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) sft in Mar.
Spike's Princess (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) In rear and outpaced, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Win Lose Draw (9-7) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
