GARAVOGUE produced his best effort when third over 2m here on qualifying run and should improve for the switch to handicaps over longer trips. He's preferred to Lion Of The Desert, who made more impact than previously at Ludlow last time and should be in the mix if his jumping holds up. Handicap debutant Cote D'Ange looks a likely improver for the Sam Thomas yard, while Walk Tall isn't discounted eased in grade.
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Cote D'ange
23% Sam Thomas's strike rate with hurdlers running between 2m2f and up to 2m6f
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Cote D'ange
21% Sam Thomas's strike rate in mid season
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: This could develop into a sprint for home, and Lion Of The Desert could be well placed to capitalise: Of the better-fancied horses, Cote D'ange is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Lion Of The Desert traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP twice on its last 5 starts: Walk Tall traded at 25% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on 3 of its last 5 starts.