Newbury look all set to give us some decent jumps racing once more, and we have an interesting race in store in the novice hurdle at 1.05pm.
Square d’Alboni is an interesting recruit to the winter game for Dan Skelton having won three times on the Flat for Ralph Beckett, including a Listed race at Chantilly in 2024 before losing his wea a little in UK handicaps.
If he is rejuvenated by his new surroundings then he has to be of plenty of interest at the weights, getting 13lb from the exciting Fire Warning.
Nicky Henderson is now in charge of the son of The Grey Gatsby, who won on the Flat at Moulins for previous trainer Hugo Merienne in France before finishing a three-quarter length second at Auteuil on his hurdling debut.
Sold on for 340,000 Euros at the sales last October, he comes here with a big reputation but will need to be as good as they think to win in this field.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1pt Win Fire Warning 1.05pm Newbury 8/15 most bookmakers