FOLLOWCATO's form is on the up and he can defy a 6 lb rise here to complete a hat-trick at the chief expense of in-form Ski Lodge, who could have to settle for runner-up spot once more. Risk de Pluie can also have a big say in his bid to gain a breakthrough chasing victory.
Tipsters
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Source: newspaper tipsters
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About The Selections
Ross Millar
Risk De Pluie Did some strong late work over what looked like an inadequate trip at Exeter last time. Back up in trip on a workable mark
Andy Stephens
Ski Lodge Has found one too good in his first two starts over fences but this looks a good opportunity to go one better. His jumping has been most assured
TF
Smart Stats
4
Risk De Pluie
22% Sam Twiston-Davies's strike rate at HEREFORD
NR
2
Ski Lodge
20% Alan King's strike rate in mid season
6/4
3
Epinephrine
19% Venetia Williams's strike rate with handicap chase debutants
11/1
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: In a race that lacks confirmed pace-forcers, Followcato could get the run of things.