2023 Persian War Novices' Hurdle Tips
There are a number of interesting runners when it comes to the Persian War Novices' Hurdle, with Way Out among them. The Syd Hosie-trained runner has landed three consecutive wins coming into this encounter, with the latest of these coming at Newton Abbot last month when obliging by ten lengths.
Back in May, there were wins at Fakenham and Warwick, so this horse definitely fits the profile of a potential winner. However, it’s Captain Teague who is an interesting runner and comes into the race after previously performing well on the National Hunt circuit. Sent off as a 40/1 rag in the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival, a third placed finish was landed.
Therefore, don’t be surprised if we see a star performance from the Paul Nicholls-trained runner, with the horse having scored at Plumpton before that Cheltenham performance in March. Rock House is another charge that has been respected by the layers and it’s little surprise when you consider that thirteen-length win at Worcester last time out.
Resplendent Grey has not run since April although a victory came at Perth on that particular occasion and that came after a success at Wetherby earlier that month. The win in the BetVictor Kinnoull Novices’ Hurdle was a particularly smart one, with a victory achieved by nearly five lengths and that came after a Maiden Hurdle win.