32Red Casino Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 12:50 | Winning time: 3m 50.95s

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Thomas Darby

11/4

5/2

The Big Bite

11/4, 3/1

11/4

Mister Fisher

4/1, 9/2, 4/1

7/2

Didtheyleaveuoutto

7/2, 10/3, 3/1, 10/3, 7/2

4/1

Rouge Vif

17/2, 9/1, 10/1, 9/1, 10/1, 9/1, 17/2

8/1

Fly To Mars

20/1, 16/1

20/1

SP Book Percentage 113.33

Forecasts

Thomas Darby (5/2), The Big Bite (11/4), Mister Fisher (7/2), Didtheyleaveuoutto (4/1), Rouge Vif (8/1), Fly To Mars (20/1)

Short on numbers yet strong on quality, so much so the winner will no doubt stake his claim for the principal spring festivals at Cheltenham and Aintree. The Big Bite has created a striking impression in winning over hurdles at Chepstow and Haydock but he steps up in class here tackling the Ascot 1-2 DIDTHEYLEAVEUOUTTO and Thomas Darby. Some will suspect that the latter named can reverse those Ascot placings on 3lb better terms, however, assuming the ground doesn't deteriorate further the Nick Gifford-trained runner gets the nod. His sharp turn of foot is a potent weapon around a sharp track (like Kempton) but crucially he has also demonstrated a game willing attitude.