Andrew Ayres was impressed with Paul Nicholls’ hurdler at Kempton Park

Andrew Ayres
PICKS FROM THE PADDOCK
KEMPTON MARCH 18 (GOOD)
2m5f handicap hurdle (Class 2) Red-hot contest
BRIO CONTI (Paul Nicholls) has thrived this season and looked in cracking shape. He was running over his rivals from halfway and quickened clear after the last for a decisive success. He went on to finish a creditable fifth in Grade 1 company at Aintree and has the physique to develop into a top class novice chaser next term.
LINGFIELD MARCH 24 (STANDARD)
1m4f three-year-old maiden (Class 5) Impressive winner
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