Saturday 28th December 2019

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Author: Jordan Yates

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Runner By Runner Guide

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THYME HILL

Trainer: Phillip Hobbs

Jockey: Richard Johnson

Odds: 8/11

Form: 123-11

Comments: “Winner of back to back Grade 2’s so far this season in the Persian War at Chepstow and the Ballymore Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham. Progressing into a very classy hurdler and is very much the one to beat here and should put in another bold showing.”

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ENRILO

Trainer: Paul Nicholls

Jockey: Harry Cobden

Odds: 7/2

Form: 41-151

Comments: “Bounced back to form last time out with an impressive win in the Grade 2 Winter Hurdle at Sandown. Looks the likely biggest danger to the market leader here and if turning up in the same as the last day will make a big impression.”

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THE CASHEL MAN

Trainer: Nicky Henderson

Jockey: Jeremiah McGrath 

Odds: 4/1

Form: 222-11

Comments: “Very impressive here last time out when beating Mr Pumblechook by the best part of ten lengths. Not to be taken lightly if turning up in that kind of form again and this decent former flat horse is a very interesting contender here.”

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ECLAIR SURF

Trainer: Emma Lavelle

Jockey: Adam Wedge

Odds: 16/1

Form: 31-1

Comments: “Won his first start under rules at Exeter last month in a Novice Hurdle. A lot more needed now pitched into this kind of company, but could well prove a smart recruit, no totally ruled out.”

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STICK WITH BILL

Trainer: Harry Whittington

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan

Odds: 16/1

Form: 12-21

Comments: “Justified being odds on last time out when winning a Maiden Hurdle at Ffos Las by just over shy of two lengths. Improvement is likely but it will very much be needed if he’s to play any part here.”

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Placings Prediction

1st: THYME HILL
2nd: THE CASHEL MAN
3rd: ENRILO

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