1.35 Newbury
Winner £13,668
Advice: 1 pt win Bobs Worth (5/6 general)
Cue Card: Star bumper horse and then good novice hurdler (disappointed
some after impressive win in Grade 2 hurdle), fourth in the Supreme Novices
Hurdle and then second at Aintree (not helped by unwillingness to settle);
Impressive debut win followed by fall at Cheltenham when still going OK and
very soon to write off over fences. 
Mad Moose: Completed hat trick in summer before then being
exposed in decent handicap company; Caught late on having looked sure to win at
Cheltenham and then left into second when several others disappointed at
Wincanton last time; This should prove too good for him. 
Bobs Worth: Undisputed top staying hurdler of last season,
following up impressive Grade 2 win at Cheltenham with Festival success in
Albert Bartlett, always travelling strongly before beating highly regarded
stablemate; Looks like a potential top recruit; Gets weight from top two here
and very interesting. 
Sprit River: Developed into a very talented hurdler, and
showed his class when romping home in Coral Cup at Cheltenham Festival; Looked
a top prospect for chasing but fell heavily twice and very much on rebuilding
mission following dismal effort in Cleeve Hurdle; Potentially very interesting
if retaining his talent.
VERDICT: This seems like a perfect race for Cue Card, who probably
still has a lot to give over fences. It’s hard to think that BOBS WORTH can’t
give him a race getting 7lbs however, and with that in mind, he gets the vote.
Spirit River is a fascinating prospect if taking to fences after a poor season
last year.
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