MAJOR FORTUNE proved a revelation fitted with headgear and back under testing conditions when registering his first success over fences at Wincanton in taking style last month and is likely to make another bold bid faced with a similar scenario. Havaila has a steadily progressive profile and rates the main threat after a good third in a big field at Windsor on his return. Brave Kingdom stopped the slide at Taunton 2 weeks ago and is potentially well treated if building on that.
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Dave Nevison
Major Fortune If the cheekpieces have the same effect as they had last time out, then the 5lb he has been raised will not be enough to stop him following up
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Smart Stats
1
Saint Palais
£64.60 Richard Bandey's profit to a £1 level stake with only one runner on the card (chases)
20/1
2
Brave Kingdom
22% Harry Cobden's strike rate at NEWBURY
7/2
2
Brave Kingdom
23% Paul Nicholls's strike rate with chasers running between 19f and up to 3m
7/2
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: Brave Kingdom might not get things all its own way near the head of affairs but shouldn’t be held back by that alone: The forecast decent pace still isn’t likely to sway the advantage towards those usually ridden further back such as is Havaila.
Individual Price Hint: Sheldon traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP 3 times on its last 5 starts: Brave Kingdom traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 4 starts.