Likely the best race Plumpton have ever staged. Current champion trainer Willie Mullins will be hoping to retain his crown next week and races four of the eleven headed by former Ebor winner and G1 Melbourne Cup fifth ABSURDE (2) who returned to jumping last month with a smart third in the 2m1f County Premier Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. Top chance. KNICKERBOCKERGLORY (5) pulled up in this event last year. Posted a good fifth attempting a competitive 2m handicap hurdle at Sandown last month and rates highly. SHE'S A SAINT (9) is another for team Skelton. Holds every chance after winning by 3.25L over 2m at the Aintree Grand National meeting. SIR GERHARD (3) is a multiple G1 winner including twice at the top level at the Cheltenham Festival. Likely player. Local runner and winner of this last year OUR CHAMP (8) might feature. Excellent race.