Bedlinog Inn Christmas Party Novices' Hurdle

Off time: 14:05 | Winning time: 5m 34.7s

1^st

Thomas Macdonagh

611-4

1/3f

T: Jamie SnowdenJ: G Sheehan

Close up in 2nd, led narrowly after 3rd, not fluent 3 out, asserted clear before last, pushed out, comfortably

2^nd

Colorado Doc

810-12

7/4

T: D BraceJ: C Brace (3)

Led to after 3rd, with winner, still upsides 2 out, ridden and readily outpaced before last, no chance after

3^rd

Lermoos Legend

410-12

25/1

T: P & M BowenJ: James Bowen

Close up on inside, lost ground 3rd, not fluent next, never able to get back on terms with rival pair, tailed off 3 out, eventually completed

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£1.20EX:£1.20Trifecta:£1.20SF:£1.55

Forecasts

Thomas Macdonagh (1/3), Colorado Doc (7/4), Lermoos Legend (25/1)

It’s hard to rate THOMAS MACDONAGH as anything but impressive in his last two starts demolishing his field on handicap debut by 15L last time at Wetherby. He returns to novice company in a bid to continue his upward curve and complete a hat-trick. Given his form so far he really ought to have too much class for his main and only real rival Colorado Doc who was only just touched off over C&D last time after he was well found in the market. Lermoos Legend appears set to take third by default unless there are any mishaps to either of the principals.