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THE progressive Any News can take a further step up the ladder in today’s Grade Two Ballymore Winter Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown.

The ex- Irish pointer has bolted up in his two starts since joining trainer Neil Mulholland ( below) this season

His latest victory over Easy As That at Bangor reads well as that gelding had impressed when en winning his s two previous races.

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( 2.25, treble) could be the unbeaten Star Gate and Sending Love. Star Gate tops the betting on account of his victory at Chepstow in October. The third home, Tide Times, paid the form a compliment by winning on his next start.

Earlier on the card ALNADAM ( 1.50, nb) should now be ready to open his account over fences after an encouraging chasing debut when runner- up behind Rath An Iuir, a winner since, at Carlisle last month.

ESPION ( 3.00) has been given an excellent opportunity by the handicapper to take the Pertemps Handicap Hurdle, while another chance can be given to

WHITEHOTCHILLI-FILI ( 3.35) in the Betfair Mares’ Hurdle. She ran a stinker on her return bu but was not d disgraced when sixth at Cheltenham la last season.

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( 2.05) is the class act at Exeter and only has to remain on his feet to take this moderate contest.

LIMITED RESERVE ( 2.40, nap) may make amends for some indifferent jumping on his chasing debut. He was a smart hurdler and deserves another chance.

Liam Harrison’s 7lb claim will swing things in favour of PETITE POWER ( 3.15) in the Close Brothers Chase.