The betting looks likely to be hugely significant ahead of the Dovecot Novices’ Hurdle over two miles with only two winning favourites in the last 10 years, but no winners priced bigger than 6/1, so we need to be looking in that area of the market.
That cuts it down significantly with just Double Measure (4/1) and Klub De Reve (9/2) fitting that scenario. Both have solid chances but I get the feeling this race is far more competitive as it is this year, and I will step up a fraction for an each way bet on Mustang Du Breuil who arrives unbeaten after wins at Auteuil for trainer Giada Menato in France and then by three and a half furlongs at Doncaster on his first run for Nicky Henderson in the J P McManus colours.
He wasn’t really tested that day and this does represent a tougher assignment, but he looked to have a touch of class about him, and at 8/1 or thereabouts, I can sensibly back him each way.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1/2pt Each Way Mustang Du Breuil 3.00pm Kempton 11/4 Ladbrokes