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16:10 Cheltenham

Ais Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The Classic Novices' Hurdle) (Gbb Race)

C1 | 4+

Winner GBP £45,560 - 8 runners

2m 4f 56y

Going: Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

ACT OF INNOCENCE (1) recorded consecutive victories prior to finishing runner-up on latest appearance behind a high-potential performer over 2m1/2f at Newbury. Selected to atone. TAURUS BAY (7) remains unbeaten this campaign after a Stratford win then notched up a success at Aintree attempting 2m1f by 4. 5L. Continues to progress and represents the main danger. HEADS UP (4) resumes after recording a creditable second in the G2 Hyde Novices Hurdle tackling 2m5f here. Reliable and might feature fresh. FORTUNE TIMMY (3) followed a Kempton Park third with a Fontwell hurdle win by 24L. Steps up significantly in standard yet cannot be dismissed lightly.