C3 | 4+
Winner GBP £8,169 - 11 runners
2m 69y
Going: Soft
Surface: T
The two day Newbury Winter Carnival begins with an interesting maiden hurdle. REGENT'S STROLL (10) represents notable connections. Arrives unbeaten following a 5L success in a course and distance jumpers flat event during March. Leading player. GOOD AND CLEVER (6) showed plenty of promise in April when a smart third tackling a 2m1f G2 jumpers flat contest at Aintree. Big chance now hurdling. FERANDO (5) looks interesting on paper being a four-year-old gelding by Westerner out of At The Top. Represents top trainer and jockey combination. Might feature. DON'T WIND ME UP (4) posted a good hurdle debut third earlier this month at Ffos Las. Place hope.