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NewburySat, February 10, 2024

15:15 Newbury

Betfair Hurdle (Handicap) (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race)

Class 1 | 4yo+

Winner £87,218 - 21 runners

2m69y

Going:

Surface: Turf

Race Tip

Irish challenger OCASTLE DES MOTTES (10) rates highly having shown plenty of promise in France last year including a 2L victory attempting a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Auteuil (France) last June. Won a Compiegne Listed handicap hurdle prior last April and with top new connections can play a major role on UK debut. IBERICO LORD (9) scored by 2.5L at Cheltenham two runs ago in a 2m premier handicap hurdle during November. Good chance. BRENTFORD HOPE (8) was smart on the flat and continued the good form with hurdles including a course and distance handicap hurdle success by 16L two runs ago. Shortlist. LOOKAWAY (5) is consistent. Was a strong runner-up attempting the 2m5f G1 Challow Novices Hurdle here and may feature back among handicap company. SPIRIT D'AUNOU (2) looks an interesting each-way chance.