Tolworth Hurdle tips: Finian’s Oscar a tasty punt for Sandown spoils

Coral horse racing experts give their Tolworth Hurdle tips, with Finian’s Oscar odds and Capitaine bets worthy of consideration for the feature race at Sandown on the first weekend of the New Year.

Tolworth Hurdle tips: Finian’s Oscar odds the answer

Finian’s Oscar created a huge impression when scoring on debut under rules, so can take the step up into Grade 1 company in his stride to land the Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown on Saturday (14:25).

After landing his sole start in an Irish point the gelding was bought for £250l by Irish owners Alan and Ann Potts and sent to join trainer Colin Tizzard.

His new handler made no secret of the fact that he held the five-year-old in the highest regard before his debut over hurdles at Hereford, and Finian’s Oscar could not have been more impressive in beating Acting Lass by seven lengths.

After tracking the leaders travelling strongly in the hands of a confident Tom O’Brien, Finian’s Oscar cruised into the lead two from home before quickening clear to swiftly put the race to bed.

Potential to be something special

It was a most taking display and the runner-up had previously bolted-up on hurdles debut and is very well thought of.

The manner in which Finian’s Oscar got the job done suggested he had a huge engine and needed keeping firmly onside. He is sure to come on a bundle for the experience.