Seedling among 65 Betfair Hurdle entries

Warren Greatrex’s exciting novice Seedling is among 65 entries for the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on February 7.

Seedling has come of age since joining Greatrex from Charles Egerton and has won all three starts for his new handler, including a good event at Cheltenham last month.

Novices have a good record in the competitive handicap, with My Tent Or Yours and Splash Of Ginge in recent years obliging for the younger generation, and Greatrex is keen to strike while the iron is hot.