The vote goes to THREE DONS, who was well below his best in a handful of appearances on the Flat in 2025 but made a very positive start in this sphere when runner-up in a C&D novice. Olly Murphy saddled the winner of this 12 months ago and fields two strong candidates this time round in Seaview Rock and Mister Ursus. The former bumped into a decent one on his first run over hurdles (also over this C&D) and he is feared most. Sutherland is also in with a shout.
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About The Selections
Andy Stephens
Three Dons Made an encouraging hurdling debut here last month and can go one better
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Smart Stats
21% Olly Murphy's strike rate in mid season
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Le Fabuleux Buck's might not get things all its own way near the head of affairs but shouldn’t be held back by that alone: Mister Ursus might not benefit from being ridden as far back as usual for all the gallop is likely to be a reasonable one.
Individual Price Hint: Sutherland traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 5 starts: Josh Central traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP twice and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 3 of its last 4 starts.