A fair winner on the Flat in France, THEWOODCORNER has made a bright start over hurdles for new connections, opening his account at Chepstow prior to seemingly finding the sharper test not suiting so well when second at Huntingdon 3 weeks ago. He remains capable of better and earns the vote now handicapping in receipt of his handy 4-y-o allowance. Top weight Storming George and Grand Vendetta are others fancied to play leading roles.
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Smart Stats
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Grand Vendetta
22% Harry Cobden's strike rate at NEWBURY
9/2
10
Thewoodcorner
17% Nicky Henderson's strike rate with handicap hurdling debutants
5/1
4
Grand Vendetta
23% Paul Nicholls's strike rate with hurdlers running between 2m2f and up to 2m6f
9/2
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: A decent pace still shouldn’t detract from the chances of those who race on or near the front end such as Storming George: Glancing Jack might not benefit from being ridden as far back as usual for all the gallop is likely to be a reasonable one.