CheltenhamFri, November 14, 2025

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Valda Energy Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race)

C3 | 3+

Winner GBP £10,892 - 18 runners

2m 87y

Going: Good to Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

Two-time track winner FORTUNE DE MER (1) represents a leading yard. Enhanced a good record here following a narrow success in the course and distance G2 Sharp Novices Hurdle three weeks ago and dropping sharply in grade rates a top selection. FRONTIER PRINCE (5) scored by a neck contesting a lower graded 2m novices hurdle at Chepstow a month ago. The fifth horse has won since boosting form. Worth including. JACK HYDE (2) managed a decent fifth behind the top pick tackling track and trip last month. Down in grade and looks interesting. SHADE OF WINTER (6) ended previous lay-off with a 1L second attempting a 2m3f maiden hurdle at Chepstow during February on heavy going. Might feature on return.