19:00 warwick Friday 1st May 2026

The classy UNEXPECTED PARTY (1) could prove way too good having adapted well to this sphere with victories at Taunton and Haydock. An 11L fourth-place finish in the Foxhunter at Aintree was a respectable effort and sets a high form standard. FAN DE BLUES (4) rates next best. He was beaten 20L in the same Aintree contest and will need to turn the tables on the main selection having been beaten 4. 5L at Taunton in January. EMPIRE DE MAULDE (3) won a 3m point six days ago. Interesting contender. ARTHUR'S SIXPENCE (2) was in with a chance before falling twenty five days ago. Warrants a market check.