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13:15 Newbury

Castle Windows Newbury Anniversary Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)

C3 | 4+

Winner GBP £9,258 - 8 runners

2m 69y

Going: Good to Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

KOCKTAIL BLEU (1) brings the strongest form into this after a 3L second in the G2 Dovecote Novices Hurdle at Kempton over 2m on latest appearance. This looks a suitable opening and he sets the standard. LISBANE PARK (2) has produced two solid efforts in succession including a close Exeter second tackling 2m1/2f last time. Honest profile gives him definite claims. GAMBINO (3) switches to hurdles after a sound Southwell flat effort on return from a break. Interesting contender in this company. CECILIA STAR (8) bounced back from a Kempton defeat to score attempting course and distance and another bold showing would not surprise.