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EBF Matchbook VIP NH Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Final
1.50 Sandown

Key trends

Between three and five runs over hurdles, ten winners in last ten runnings
Aged five or six, 10/10
Top-three finish within last two starts, 10/10
Officially rated between 122 and 132, 10/10
Recorded a top-two finish over at least 2m3f, 8/10
Yet to run in a handicap, 8/10
Carried at least 11st 3lb, 7/10

Other factors

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Published on 9 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:43, 9 March 2018

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