13:00 wetherby Saturday 27th December 2025

French import ALSAKIB (1) tackles hurdles for the first time after a sixth in the 2m4f G1 Prix Du Cadran at Longchamp then switching to the Donald McCain Jnr yard. Classy flat performer. Leading contender TWO BROTHERS (12) showed promise when resuming over obstacles posting a third attempting course and distance. Main danger. MINSTREL KNIGHT (7) has been below par lately recording a fifth at Southwell after coming to grief here. Needs a turnaround but warrants consideration. CHILLINGHAM (2) switches to hurdles after a 9L sixth on the flat tackling 1m4f at Leicester then moving to the Micky Hammond stable. Unexposed and cannot be discounted.