Sky Sports Racing will broadcast seven live races from Hereford on Wednesday afternoon, featuring a competitive Hereford Bull Trail Launch 2026 Handicap Hurdle headlined by Knockanore and Despereaux. Despereaux, returning from a break, faces a 6lb penalty after his December victory over this course and distance, while Knockanore, fresh from a recent Eider Chase win, will ease in the weights with blinkers applied by trainer Ryan Potter. Dwight K Schrute, running respectably in defeat, enters 1lb lighter, while D'Jo Dela Barriere seeks to regain his winning mark of 104.

The race could prove pivotal for both horses' season trajectories.