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- Updated: October 23, 2016
News of the rest of the action from Aintree where Robin Roe posted a hugely impressive display in the maiden hurdle.
Robin Roe is set for an immediate step up to the highest level following a hugely impressive display in the the Mobile Casino At 188Bet Maiden Hurdle.
Successful in the Irish point-to-point sphere before making a successful debut for Dan Skelton in a Warwick bumper back in March, the five-year-old was 5/2 for his hurdling bow.
Harry Skelton cut a confident figure in the saddle as Robin Roe cruised into contention in the home straight and after out-jumping even-money favourite No Comment at the final flight, he found another gear to score by 12 lengths.
The winning trainer said: “We’re obviously very happy with him. I hoped he’d win, but I can’t say I expected him to win like that.
“He’s a very talented horse and the plan now is to …