John Patrick Ryan has a strong recent record in this race so the vote goes to his LOVE LIKE THIS, who has had a good spell over hurdles this summer and looks well treated off her lower chase mark. Tippin and Tappin saw off a Ryan runner when taking a division of this race last year and is second choice ahead of the selection's stablemate The Dara Man. Gavin Cromwell 6-y-o Lecale's Diamond completes the shortlist.
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Johnny Ward
Lecale's Diamond Won despite his jumping over hurdles last time, he's a good jumper of a fence so his appeal is obvious.
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Smart Stats
11
Love Like This
2 John Patrick Ryan's number of winners in past 4 runnings.
11/2
5
Jouster
£24.25 Paul W. Flynn's profit to a £1 level stake with only one runner on the card (chases)
14/1
3
Lecale's Diamond
21% Gavin Patrick Cromwell's strike rate with handicap chase debutants
4/1
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: A strongly contested lead could count against Jouster and Early Arrival, who are expected to contest that lead: Such a hotly-contested pace as is on the cards here may be to the benefit of Malton Groove and Lecale's Diamond who can be expected to be ridden with restraint.
Individual Price Hint: Tropical Image traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on 3 of its last 5 starts: Malton Groove traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 50% or less of Betfair SP twice on 3 of its last 5 starts.