'Natural' Nothin To Ask just one of host of progressive novices in hot handicap

Nothin To Ask is two from two in small-field races on his two starts over fences. The race is held shortly after the Challow. It brings together some of the strongest novice handicap chases of this season. De Rasher Counter and Paint The Dream have won it recently. Bold Endeavour proved a cut above on debut for Nicky Henderson at Leicester. Unanswered Prayers won at Cheltenham's November meeting. Tea For Free won the same race at Uttoxeter the following day.

Tea For Free is unbeaten in three starts over fences. Charlie Longsdon's seven-year-old won at Uttoxeter by 15 lengths. Long'sdon is expecting a big run at Newbury. The horse is expected to face a clutch of improving types from big stables.

Nicky Henderson's horses Bold Endeavour and Surrey Quest won at Leicester on their first start. Paul Nicholls' horse Halo Des Obeaux won on heavy ground at Sandown two starts ago. Ben Pauling's Malinello is improving fast. Chris Gordon's Unanswered Prayers is a progressive horse.

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