It could be worth siding with ASH WEDNESDAY, who wasn't at his best at York when last seen in the summer but his record on the all-weather is exemplary and his sole defeat from five previous starts over this C&D was an unlucky near-miss on his first visit on Boxing Day 2024. Unexposed filly Lodge is greatly respected on her handicap debut, while Star of Mali is not short of appeal and Arantes Nascimento and Chifa, who is bidding for the hat-trick, are others to consider.
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Smart Stats
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Star Of Mali
23% James Tate's strike rate at WOLVERHAMPTON since the start of the 2022 season
11/4
3
Lodge
£85.75 Brian Meehan's profit to a £1 level stake with horses running after a break
15/2
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Star Of Mali
24% James Tate's strike rate in winter
11/4
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Arantes Nascimento shouldn’t be inconvenienced if looking to adopt a prominent position: Despite a suspicion the pace will be sound, those held up such as Star Of Mali usually is are still likely to have their work cut out.
Individual Price Hint: Arantes Nascimento traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP twice and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 3 of its last 5 starts.