Non-Runners 3/12 Kershaw, Le Cold Grey, Sea Tempest
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Past Winners
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verdict
1st
Keops Des Bordes
10/3
2nd
Old Habits
9/2
3rd
Brady Hartsfield
15/2
KEOPS DES BORDES has been absent since his bumper debut 15 months, yet he showed plenty of ability when chasing home subsequent Grade 1 hurdles winner No Drama This End on that occasion and is highly unlikely to be lacking for fitness given the stable he represents on return. He can continue the fine form for the Skeltons. Brady Hartsfield has finished runner up both starts to date and is feared, with Old Habits, Skerry Hill and Jardin de Tunis other key players.
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Source: newspaper tipsters
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Smart Stats
3
Old Habits
30% Olly Murphy's strike rate in spring
9/2
9
Le Cold Grey
25% Paul Nicholls's strike rate with horses running in 2m to 2m1f bumpers
NR
9
Le Cold Grey
23% Paul Nicholls's strike rate in spring
NR
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: There is a chance of a pace burnout early, and Le Cold Grey is one who could suffer as a result: A proliferation of possible pace-forcers could set things up for those coming from further back: Old Habits is one who may benefit.