BIG STAGE took a firm step back in the right direction at Punchestown 6 weeks ago and could be ready to strike off a tempting mark. From The Clouds has taken well to fences this season after an absence and is respected back in a handicap, while Flash du Pistolet progressed well as a novice and is entitled to come on for his recent return.
Tipsters
chart
Source: newspaper tipsters
selections
About The Selections
Dave Nevison
From The Clouds This is a lower grade handicap than last time, and he has the size and scope to defy top weight, especially with his 5lb claiming rider reducing the burden
Andy Stephens
Big Stage Has been a bit of an underachiever but first-time blinkers and Sean Bowen can help his cause
TF
Smart Stats
9
Don Occhetti
2 William Young Jnr's number of winners in past 10 runnings.
66/1
2
Big Stage
38% Sean Bowen's strike rate on chase favourites
5/2
37% Sean Bowen's strike rate when riding prominently (rides *BIG STAGE* - could pay to be near the pace)
TF
Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: From The Clouds shouldn’t be inconvenienced if looking to adopt a prominent position: Flash Du Pistolet 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: Kahavari traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 5 starts: Kinbara Firstdraft traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP twice on its last 5 starts.