In the hope 'soft' doesn't appear in the going description, HOBIE gets the nod. He is just 3 lb above the mark off which he opened his chase account at Worcester in September and it's probably best not to read too much into his latest effort, as the ground was against him that day. Chestnut Pete should come on for his run at Ludlow where he was returning from a five-month absence and the 10-y-o is second choice ahead of Gerard Mentor, who was just touched off over hurdles last time.
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Smart Stats
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Danny's Friend
£32.08 Christian Williams's profit to a £1 level stake with only one runner on the card (chases)
20/1
5
Hobie
23% Sam Twiston-Davies's strike rate at HEREFORD
5/1
3
Famoso
20% Matt Sheppard's strike rate in early season
12/1
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Of those forecasted with a better chance, Texard could be most vulnerable in a race in which competition for the lead looks to be fierce: Such a hotly-contested pace as is on the cards here may be to the benefit of My Portia who is likely to make a challenge late.
Individual Price Hint: Gerard Mentor traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 25% or less of Betfair SP twice on 3 of its last 5 starts: Little Pi traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on 3 of its last 5 starts.