2-5 favourite Razldazl Raidio was surprisingly turned over in the heats of the Kent National Hurdle at Crayford. The qualifier went to 5-1 chance Kakantu who trapped in front and was never headed. He clocked 23.78 when getting home by a length from the favourite with Reculver Ozzie back in third.
The other 38omH qualifier went to Jim Reynolds’ Joint Decision (5-1) who lead up early and held off Seefin Aldo (5-2f) by two and a quarter in 23.75. Julius George took the last qualifying slot.