Neon Wolf has won both starts
over hurdles with the minimum of fuss and was particularly impressive
when drawing clear on the run-in to beat Elgin by 9 lengths in the
Grade 2 Rossington Main Novices’ Hurdle, over 1 mile 7½ furlongs,
at Haydock in January. The stoutly bred gelding steps up in class and
distance in the Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle, over
2 miles 5 furlongs, at Cheltenham on Tuesday, but looks a worthy
favourite. Harry Fry’s 6-year-old is already the best horse in the
race, according to official ratings, won his sole point start over 3
miles and has winning form on good to soft and soft going, so has
plenty going for him. Of course, he also remains open to significant
improvement after just four starts in all, so it will take a very
smart performance to lower his colours.
Selection: Cheltenham 1.30 Neon
Wolf to win (7/4 favourite with Sky Bet, who are offering new and existing
customers their money back as a free bet, up to £20, if he’s
beaten)
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