AT VIMEIRO quickened clear in good style considering the sapping conditions over C&D last month, a performance which suggests he's up to defying a penalty, not least with further improvement on the cards. Bittalemon is likely to pose a big threat back in novice company, while Celestial Reign and hurdling newcomer Hamlet's Night can battle it out for minor honours.
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Source: newspaper tipsters
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Smart Stats
5
Bittalemon
2 James Moffatt's number of winners in past 10 runnings.
11/4
5
Bittalemon
22% Charlotte Jones's strike rate at CARTMEL
11/4
1
At Vimeiro
46% Richie McLernon's strike rate on hurdling favourites
6/4
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Bittalemon could be advantaged by a prominent position which looks likely in this field: Of the better-fancied horses, Intinso is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.