Plenty worth considering but preference is for PERCY SHELLEY, who looked a useful prospect when making a winning hurdling debut at Uttoxeter last month and he's since walked over at Ludlow. He can maintain an unbeaten start in this sphere at the expense of Don Virginia, who bolted up in a Worcester handicap 4 weeks ago and now returns to novice company. Dalston Lad completes the shortlist on return/hurdling bow for the Skeltons.
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Smart Stats
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Don Virginia
46% Richie McLernon's strike rate on hurdling favourites
9/2
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Percy Shelley
24% James Owen's strike rate with hurdlers running between 2m2f and up to 2m6f
9/2
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Percy Shelley
23% James Owen's strike rate in early season
9/2
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Don Virginia shouldn’t be inconvenienced if looking to adopt a prominent position: The leaders will have to go harder than the predicted pace forecast if the hold-up horses such as Dalston Lad are going to come into things.
Individual Price Hint: Arch Empire traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 25% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 5 starts.