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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: Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

The trio sporting penalties for previous hurdles victories make most appeal. THEY WANT ME (3) takes narrow preference after taking a course and distance maiden in honest fashion. Previous finished runner-up to the useful Idaho Sun and could follow up in this company. KOCKTAIL BLEU (2) returned to form back at this trip at Kempton 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 and persevered with the minimum trip. Shortlisted. NOSY NEIGHBOUR (11) would appeal most of the rest.