Passage among Neptune 34

Published at Mar 11, 2010, 14:23

Ante-post favourite Rite Of Passage is one of 34 acceptors for the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Dermot Weld's charge has impressed in winning both his races over jumps and is among a strong Irish contingent.

The pick of Willie Mullins' six-strong team are Quel Esprit and Enterprise Park while Jessica Harrington's Summit Meeting and Noel Meade's Hollo Ladies are other fancied contenders.

Leading the British team are three from Nicky Henderson's stable - Finian's Rainbow, General Miller and Quantitativeeasing.

Peddlers Cross, trained by Donald McCain, and Nick Williams' Reve De Sivola are others prominent in the betting.

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