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Nicky Richards is looking forward to seeing his highly-regarded course winner Upon Tweed attempting to defy a penalty in the Western House Hotel Vouchers For Christmas Novices’ Hurdle.
Carrying the colours of long-time Eddie Melville, he scored comfortably by eight and a half lengths over course and distance 30-days ago.
“We were delighted with that first run and Eddie has been a great supporter of us here at Greystoke for many years,” Richards said. “You could say this is his next step in his education and he’s a lovely young horse. As he gains experience we might look at moving up the ladder a little for something better but this looks another nice opportunity.”
Take A Hike, who landed a touch for connections at Kelso recently, bids for a follow-up success in the Book New Years Day Lunch @WesternHouseHotel Handicap Hurdle.
Trained by D J Jeffreys, he enjoyed his hurdling breakthrough at the borders venue in the old family colours of Northumberland owner Ronald Barber.