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13:30 Kelso

Johnston Smillie Novices' Hurdle (Novices' Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (Gbb Race)

C4 | 4+

Winner GBP £5,446 - 12 runners

2m 51y

Going: Heavy

Surface: T

Race Tip

The trio sporting penalties for previous hurdle victories make for most appeal. THEY WANT ME (3) is given narrow preference after taking a course and distance maiden in honest fashion. Previously finished runner-up to a useful performer and could replicate among this company. KOCKTAIL BLEU (2) returned to form back to this journey at Kempton in latest. Will race prominently which could suit and is the highest rated of the protagonists. Big shout. KAKA'S COUSIN (1) was no match for a short-priced favourite last time. Perseveres with the minimum trip. Shortlist. NOSY NEIGHBOUR (11) would appeal most of the rest.