2.05 – Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle

2m5f novice hurdle

Irish raider RITE OF PASSAGE (7/2 VCBet, £100 free bet)heads to Cheltenham with the world seemingly at his feet and the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle is at the mercy of Dermot Weld’s superstar.  Third to Dunguib in last year’s Champion Bumper, his smart form on the flat has been transferred to obstacles and he has oozed class when disposing of decent rivals on both his starts over hurdles.    He is a 100+ rated performer on the flat and looks like he could be at least 150+ rated over the sticks and he looks like being the most likely winner.

Peddlers Cross (6/1 Blue Square, £10 free bet) swerved yesterday’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle in preference for his task here and commands plenty of respect despite the fact he has stamina to prove and Grade Two winner Reve De Sivola (11/1 Bet365, £100 free bet) comes under consideration based on his success in the Grade One Challow Hurdle at Newbury.

Nick Wilby’s selection – Rite Of Passage (7/2, VCBet)

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