HORSE POWER Mydaddypaddy the pick of Skelton's smart novices

DAN Skelton appears set to unleash some smart novices at Carlisle and it may be worth keeping a close eye on Mydaddypaddy in the first division of the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Saves Lives Maiden Hurdle.

- By ADAM MORGAN

Dan Skelton has several novices set for Carlisle

A son of Walk In The Park, the four-year-old created a deep impression when readily bolting up in his Huntingdon bumper in March and has been talked about by connections since.

Already joint-favourite for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle in places, hopes are high he can fulfil his potential over hurdles and this looks a great opportunity to take the next step in his career for a team who are at the peak of their powers.

The Skeltons are also the men to follow in the second division 30 minutes later, when winning graduate from the pointing field Real Quartz makes his rules introduction.

Representing owners who are not afraid to open the cheque book for a smart one, he changed hands for £190,000 following his impressive success between the flags and is sure to have had an excellent education in beginning life with Sam Curling before switching to the Lodge Hill team.