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Published at Feb 20, 2009, 15:10

According To Dick is 33/1 from 40s with Sky Bet for the Ballymore Properties Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham after winning at Sandown.

Philip Hobbs' charge suffered a shock defeat on his hurdling debut at Exeter in November, but was a different propositon here.

Richard Johnson's partner quickened smartly to sweep past market rival Royal Charm going to the final flight.

According To Dick was clumsy there but stayed on strongly up the hill to score by two-and-a-quarter lengths at 2/1.

Totesport and Stan James both go 25/1 for the Cheltenham feature from 33s and 40s respectively.

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