LELANTOS placed twice back over hurdles before a change of headgear failed to have the desired effect at this C&D last time, so with cheekpieces reapplied he could be ready to take advantage of his reduced mark. Icaque de L'Isle ran well when third at Worcester on return and is feared most, ahead of Groom de Cotte who ended last season in top form.
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Lelantos
22% Nicky Henderson's strike rate in early season
5/1
5
Touchwoodexpress
28% Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies's strike rate in early season
13/2
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: The pace doesn’t look like being overly strong here and Touchwoodexpress should still be served best by being ridden prominently: Despite a suspicion the pace will be sound, those held up such as Groom De Cotte usually is are still likely to have their work cut out.