All New racinguk.com Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 3m 47.6s

Odds by:

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Odds

Blairs Cove

4/6

8/13

Sword Of Fate

4/1

7/2

Lexington Law

13/2, 7/1, 13/2

6/1

Cap Du Nord

8/1, 7/1, 13/2, 7/1

10/1

Hidden Oasis

14/1, 16/1

14/1

Canyon City

33/1

28/1

Simply Business

33/1

Eastern Lady

100/1

Chatelier

100/1

Demand Respect

100/1

Wenceslaus

100/1

Balmont Belle

100/1

SP Book Percentage 125.51

Forecasts

Blairs Cove (8/13), Sword Of Fate (7/2), Lexington Law (6/1), Cap Du Nord (10/1), Hidden Oasis (14/1), Canyon City (28/1), Simply Business (33/1), Eastern Lady (100/1), Chatelier (100/1), Demand Respect (100/1), Wenceslaus (100/1), Balmont Belle (100/1)

An interesting novice hurdle in which Blairs Cove clearly sets the standard. He may have been freshened up by his short break and won't be shrugged off easily despite conceding weight all round. Lexington Law represents top connections and has to be taken into consideration, while Hidden Oasis made a pleasing debut and is respected along with point-to-pointer Cap Du Nord. However, preference is for SWORD OF FATE, who impressed when winning a bumper at Exeter and showed enough promise in point-to-points to suggest jumping hurdles won't be an issue. The booking of a top jockey only increases confidence.