Irish-raider LE COQ HARDI has yet to win a race over fences but his fourth-place finish in the Kerry National in September looks to be a strong piece of handicap form. He gets the vote in what is a wide-open contest, with The Changing Man and Henry's Friend just a couple of potential threats.
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Andy Stephens
Neon Moon has won first time out for the past two seasons and is 6lb lower than when a fine third in this race last year. The 8-1 on offer makes him attractive each-way
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Smart Stats
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Neon Moon
£15.33 David Pipe's profit to a £1 level stake with chasers running after a break
7/1
28% Mickey Bowen's strike rate with chasers running between 19f and up to 3m
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Bhaloo
22% Nicky Henderson's strike rate in early season
17/2
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: There is a chance of a pace burnout early, and Bhaloo is one who could suffer as a result: Such a hotly-contested pace as is on the cards here may be to the benefit of Snipe who is likely to make a challenge late.
Individual Price Hint: Courtland traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 25% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 4 starts: Le Coq Hardi traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 5 starts.