4th October

545 Hexham-There is a lot of rain forecast in this area,so im banking on the ground turning soft.If it hopefully does then this race should provide a good opportunity for The Friary to break its duck over fences.

It ran well first time out last season and as its only had 3 runs over the bigger obstacles,there should be more to come.The trainer is 4/13 with her chasers here.Its clear top rated on its best run last season on soft ground.

Pyjama Game is respected on its latest run but would prefer good ground.

Apache Blue is 2w-0p-3r over this trip and proven on soft but will need to step up again if The Friary is at its best.

Back The Friary 12pts at 4.0 at Paddys-3rd(-12pts)Some rain came but not enough.Only beaten a length despite not jumping well enough.