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12:50 Windsor

Royal Windsor Horse Show Cup Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Gbb Race)

C3 | 4+

Winner GBP £10,562 - 10 runners

2m4f

Going: Soft

Surface: T

Race Tip

MALDINI MILANO (8) had plenty in hand when coming out on top attempting a Plumpton maiden hurdle last time. That form has taken a boost with two horses behind scoring since and the first-time cheekpieces worn that day are retained. Trained by Paul Nicholls and looks potentially well-treated off this opening mark. The improving hat-trick bidding SCORPIO RISING (2) must rate highly having scored a 2m3 1/2f handicap hurdle at Lingfield during November. Up 9lb for that effort and might have plenty more to offer. TOP JIMMY (1) was by no means disgraced when third behind a top performer in the G2 Betfair Winter Novices Hurdle at Sandown last time out. Might feature off top weight. HARRY LOWES (4) also needs to be considered.