This isn't the strongest of juvenile hurdles and Cork winner Cruden must be considered despite a 7lb penalty, but fairly useful Flat racer HOSAAMM took well enough to the new discipline at Catterick to suggest he could go one better today. Livano Bello was third in France on his only previous outing and should be in the thick of things if ready to roll on his British debut.[Richard O'Brien]
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Went the wrong way on the Flat in Ireland but seemed revitalised by a switch to hurdling when winning gamely at Cork (2m, good; 11-1) in October; subsequently left Jessica Harrington for 26,000gns; penalised for British debut but still looks one of the leading contenders.
Reliable on the Flat for Jack Channon (winner over 1m in April) bar a poor run on heavy ground in October; not without a chance if taking well to hurdling; wears a first-time tongue-strap.
1m4f Flat winner; some promise when 7l second on hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) but failed to build on that when only fourth of six at Leicester (1m7f, heavy); may still be unexposed; one of two runners for Alex Hales.
Trained on the Flat by Ed Bethell, just denied on handicap debut at Ayr (1m7f, good) in October but twice disappointing in blinkers since (subsequently changed hands for 5,000gns); needs to be revived by obstacles and the stable switch.
Was pretty useful on the Flat and he made a fair start over hurdles when second of 11 at Catterick (1m7f, good) ten days ago, not foot perfect but sticking to his task well; has a decent chance on that form and he's open to improvement.
Didn't show much on debut for Paul & Oliver Cole in April, but there was a bit more promise in his sixth of 12 in Newcastle novice (12.4f, AW; 66-1) this month; not dismissed now hurdling.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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