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European Breeders' Fund Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final (Premier Handicap) (Gbb Race)

Class 1 | 47yo

Winner £45,016 - 18 runners

2m 3f 173y

Going:

Surface: Turf

Race Tip

Some progressive horses lining up for this Novices Handicap Hurdle Final. ASTA LA PASTA (4) is trained by Dan Skelton and improving. Shaped as though the step up in distance would suit when staying on strongly to score at Wetherby last time. Could have more give back among handicap company. Although he doesn't always look straightforward there is no doubt recent Taunton winner FIRE FLYER (1) holds ability to go close off this opening handicap mark. HASTHING (8) caught the eye finishing seventh at Newbury last time. Cannot be ruled out. AWAYTHELAD (7) battled on well to beat ROGER POL (9) at Leicester and both might feature.