Things haven't gone to plan for MINELLA MISSILE since an exciting novice hurdle campaign in 2023 but he could be dangerously well-handicapped if back to something to like his best in first-time cheekpieces. Guard Duty and Hartington have improved in leaps and bounds since finishing first and second in a C&D novice handicap last season and both can make a bold bid for this valuable pot.
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Smart Stats
21% Olly Murphy's strike rate in mid season
9
Hartington
40% Brendan Powell's strike rate on hurdling favourites
4/1
2
Guard Duty
21% Emma Lavelle's strike rate in mid season
11/2
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: There is a chance of a pace burnout early, and Idy Wood is one who could suffer as a result: A proliferation of possible pace-forcers could set things up for those coming from further back: Guard Duty is one who may benefit.
Individual Price Hint: Idy Wood traded at more than 10 times Betfair SP and 2 times Betfair SP when winning on 2 of its last 5 starts: Listentoyourheart has traded at 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on its last 5 starts.