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Betmgm Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) (Gbb Race)

C3 | 47

Winner GBP £13,202 - 9 runners

2m 5f 146y

Going: Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

WHISKEY YANKEE (9) is a Sam Thomas trained five-year-old who made a pleasing debut when second to a useful performer attempting a Ffos Las jumpers flat last March. May have improved both physically and mentally for that experience and could be well-drilled now stepping up in trip on his hurdling debut. KASINO DES MOTTES (1) sets the standard after backing up his Kempton win with a good fifth in the G2 Bristol Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham. Represents trainer Joe Tizzard and clearly stays well. Respect. LAGUNA BEACH (2) managed to keep on nicely to win a Hereford maiden hurdle thirty eight days ago. THE BURREN MAN (4) cannot be dismissed.