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A new fixture to the East Anglian area is the Hamilton Bloodhounds who are based in the former kennels of the Easton Harriers at Easton near Woodbridge, Suffolk. This race is the first in a series, supporting the next generation of riders and has points awarded for each qualifying race, down to 4th place, culminating in an award for the national champion. Restricted to novice riders, who at the start of this season have ridden no more than 10 winners under any rules of racing, They will be permitted to carry a whip, however, its use is strictly limited to encourage good riding technique and balance in race conditions. Shentri has been a decent servant for Kelly Morgan’s yard and won a Ladies Open at Ampton last month, under rider Poppy Shaw when beating Tully’s Touch by 10L. He’s also a previous course winner here at Higham in 2024. Hubrisko from the Fran Poste stable is a two-time, novice riders’ winner this season under his young rider Cerys Sheehy. His last win came at Horseheath in late December when beating Master Malcolm by 2½L but was beaten when falling 2 out at Ampton last month, in a similar contest. Hardline was 4th in this race but was 35L behind the winner All Loved Up, who has won again. Paint The Dream could be given a chance if making the long journey from South Wales. He was 3rd on his last start at Chaddesley Corbet when beaten 3½L behind Midnight River in December under James King. His jockey and owner/trainer will be Lucy Pickford who has yet to register a win from her 18 rides. Young Rich PU early last time when his rider, Molly Legg, lost her irons at Horseheath two weeks ago. Previously he was a two-time winner last season and could be given a chance here. The Yellow Mini is a previous course winner gaining victory at the corresponding meeting last year, however she has PU on her latest two outings and may be best watched for the time being. Another Mystery was 5th at Horseheath on his latest start last month when going down by 20L to Toss Again. Edison Kent formerly trained under rules, by James Owen, has been well beaten on his four pointing starts subsequently and again a watching brief is advised.