Several smart prospects square off and while STICKTOTHEPLAN has to concede 5 lb all round, he created a very good impression when a winner at this level for his new yard last month so he may well be up to the challenge. Above-average improvement is surely forthcoming from Double Measure, while Masked Man is useful in his own right.
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Johnny Ward
Jony R There was no fluke about him beating Kalypso'chance at Down Royal, nor was it a fluke about the latter's win at Navan, so I'm not sure why he is 22-1 here.
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Smart Stats
28% Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies's strike rate in early season
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: In a race that lacks confirmed pace-forcers, Masked Man could get the run of things: Of the better-fancied horses, Sticktotheplan is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: The Egyptian Ginge traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP twice on its last 4 starts.