Nice prospect could come into his own over a staying trip

No. 8
Hill Sixteen
1.30 Newcastle
1pt win at 7-2 generallyHill Sixteen hasn't troubled the judge in two chase outings so far, but there isn't much wrong with his jumping and it's fair to say those two efforts came when Sue Smith was in terrible form.

He certainly shaped well enough over an inadequate 2m on his first try to think he is well enough treated and this point winner could well be a different prospect going up to 2m7½f for the first time.

He was progressive enough over hurdles in his first season, winning at Carlisle and running fourth of 18 in a valuable Class 2 handicap at Uttoxeter on his final start despite losing a shoe.