Betway Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 12:40 | Winning time: 4m 15.60s

Golden Taipan^t²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| OR: 133| D

11/2

Made a rather inconsistent start to his hurdling career but has of late proven himself useful adding to his earlier maiden with two novice successes. Returns to novice grade after acquitting himself well on handicap debut; stiff task under penalties.

Form: 231512

Flic Ou Voyou³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: H Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 130| BF

6/4

Dual bumper winner who has yet to score over hurdles despite turning in promising performances in his first two starts over obstacles. Failed to make the most of a good opportunity at Taunton last time; has the ability to get involved.

Form: 110-232

Kalakawa Enki

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore

33/1

One of two hurdling newcomers from this yard who only previous experience came on the Flat in France (one run over 2m in 2018). Cost €28,000 and has some decent jumping relations; given a stiff task for his debut, best watched.

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The Newest One³³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: N & W Twiston-Davies

9/1

Promise in his only bumper has been replicated over hurdles in two starts shaping encouragingly on both occasions. Finished with running left when last seen at Haydock (2m trip looked on the short side); type to appreciate handicaps.

Form: 453

Palladium²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 124| CD

6/4

Fair Flat maiden who has made a good start to his hurdling career going one better than his debut second when taking a small field C&D novice last time. Had a simple task on that occasion, this will test him more but he has the scope to progress.

Form: 21

Vorashann¹⁰³

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Joshua Moore| T: G & J Moore

28/1

Useful sort on the Flat in France (won on his debut) but disappointed when last seen in that sphere on heavy ground. Dam sister to ungenuine but fairly useful hurdler/chaser Visibility; looks the pick of the stable duo.

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Forecasts

Palladium (6/4), Flic Ou Voyou (6/4), Golden Taipan (11/2), The Newest One (9/1), Vorashann (28/1), Kalakawa Enki (33/1)

The form that PALLADIUM showed on the Flat was useful and he’s certainly gone the right way over hurdles so far recording an easy C&D victory last time. This will test his hurdling credentials after the race he won last time feel apart but he looks to have the potential to make a decent hurdler. Unlike the selection Flic Ou Voyou failed to make the most of an easy chance last time but his previous hurdles form puts him right in the mix along with Golden Taipan although he faces a stiff tasks under his penalties. The Newest One ought to get involved although a longer trip may be needed to see him reach his peak.