The New Lion and Regent's Stroll look the ones to beat in Saturday afternoon's Challow Novices' Hurdle at Newbury - live on Sky Sports Racing...
2.55 Newbury - The New Lion and Regent's Stroll clash Attention will be drawn to the exciting match-up between The New Lion and Regent's Stroll and who will remain unbeaten going forward. Dan Skelton saddles The New Lion who was recently seen winning a novice hurdle at Newbury under Harry Skelton and will bid to follow in the footsteps of Bravemansgame and Stage Star in going on to win the Coral Challow Novices' Hurdle.
The exciting Regent's Stroll clattered the second last at Newbury last time and despite that was still an impressive winner. Paul Nicholls has won the last four running's of this Grade One race, and he looks to have another talented individual on his hands. Bill Joyce looks the best of the rest for the O'Neill team having claimed Grade Two honours last time out.
Never miss a story with all the latest racing news, interviews and features on your phone. Find out more 2.20 Newbury - Hoe Joly Smoke represents the Skeltons The Coral Mandarin Handicap Chase is a tricky looking Class Two handicap chase which could go the way of last-time-out winner Hoe Joly Smoke who won when stepped up to three miles on his second start over fences.
If he performs to the same level, he is likely to follow up. Trending Ben Pauling's Henry's Friend finished a creditable fifth in the Coral Gold Cup and drops in grade with Ben Jones in the sadd.
