The step up in trip and switch to handicap company produced an improved display from HIGHLAND FASHION and totally unexposed as a stayer, he can defy a 4 lb rise. Authorized Mission has made an excellent start to life with Nicky Richards and he's a huge threat, with Whistle Stop Tour also of some interest.
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About The Selections
Dave Nevison
Whistle Stop Tour Went close when returning to hurdling two starts ago and his rider again takes off a handy 10lb. I'm hoping he can hit the frame here, at least.
TF
Smart Stats
4
Authorized Mission
39% Brian Hughes's strike rate on hurdling favourites
9/4
2
Ikarak
21% Olly Murphy's strike rate in mid season
3/1
TF
Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Authorized Mission could be advantaged by a prominent position which looks likely in this field: Of the better-fancied horses, Fostered Phil is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Phantomofthepoints traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP, 25% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on 4 of its last 5 starts.