The absence of the overnight favourite slightly eases the task for Optimise Prime, but it's still competitive enough. One thing's for sure, he won't be 50-1 again as he was when winning oiver course and distance on debut. Luca's claim more than offests the 6lb penalty and he should go well again.
![12/12/20 – 1st 5/2 – Optimise Prime – Ben Pauling – Hereford](https://www.fromthestables.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/63-1.jpg)