Tecktal makes plenty of each-way appeal at 9/1 off bottom weight in the 3.25 at Fontwell today.
Pat Phelan's charge is yet to win over hurdles but is still lightly raced and has shown enough to suggest he is capable of scoring off his current rating of 72.
He rounded off last season with two solid thirds at this track, and really caught the eye on his final start over 2m 6f when third to Sovereign Spirit.
The gelding took a keen hold that day, but travelled really powerfully into the race two from home before weakening on the run-in and just losing out for second.
To me he shaped as if a drop back to today's trip of 2m 4f would suit him ideally, and he looks handicapped to play a major role in this under ideal conditions.
He receives lumps of weight from all his rivals this afternoon, and connections have certainly found him a weak contest to hopefully shed his maiden tag.
Recommended bet: 2pts each-way Tecktal (9/1 generally available - BOG firms)
