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No World bid for Tea

Part-owner Jane Williams has ruled out a tilt at the Ladbrokes World Hurdle for runaway Lanzarote Hurdle winner Tea For Two.

The six-year-old was joint-favourite for the competitive Kempton handicap following a St Stephen's Day victory at Towcester and made a mockery of an opening mark of 134 with a 16-length victory in the hands of the owner's daughter, Lizzie Kelly.

Connections mentioned the World Hurdle as a potential target immediately after the emphatic success, but, upon reflection, are keen to stick to novice company.

Williams told At The Races: "I wouldn't enter him for the World Hurdle, you'd probably stick to the novice company.

"I've got my other good horse (Aubusson) for that so I wouldn't enter him in it."

The victory continued an excellent run of form for Kelly, with Williams hoping more trainers will take note of her daughter's obvious talent.

"She's a professional. There's no way she would have done a pound over," Williams said.

"Hopefully people take notice and she's done enough to get some more rides.

"There's a bit of a feeling that girls aren't strong enough. She's as tough as they come.

"If she falls off, she falls off."