HENRI THE SECOND has a good course hurdle record and is worth siding with back over the smaller obstacles. Second choice is Dominic's Fault who is much less exposed than most who contest these races and is entitled to come on for reappearance in a warm Newbury handicap. Bourbali is next on the list.
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selections
About The Selections
Martin Dixon
Bourbali Quite a few of the contenders arrive with a bit to prove here, but Bourbali looks to have plenty in his favour, and arrives in form.
Dave Nevison
Dominic's Fault He might still be the contender here with potential improvement in him, and be better handicapped than most of his rivals. He's definitely better than he's shown so far.
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Smart Stats
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Dominic's Fault
£15.88 Olly Murphy's profit to a £1 level stake with hurdlers running in first time headgear
10/3
24% Paul Nicholls's strike rate with hurdlers running between 2m2f and up to 2m6f
21% Olly Murphy's strike rate in mid season
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: This could develop into a sprint for home, and Bourbali could be well placed to capitalise: Of the better-fancied horses, Poncho is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Bourbali traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP 3 times on 4 of its last 5 starts: Secret Trix has traded at 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on its last 5 starts.