Nicholls holds the Ladbrokes Trophy key - but not with the horse you might think

De Rasher Counter (Ben Jones) caps a great day for Emma Lavelle by landing the Ladbrokes Trophy at Newbury

De Rasher Counter wins last year's Ladbrokes TrophyCredit: Edward Whitaker

Danny Whizzbang
3.00 Newbury
2pts win at 25-1 with bet365

Wholestone
3.00 Newbury
1pt each-way at 25-1 with bet365

Ask me to design my perfect race and what you would get would most closely resemble the Ladbrokes Trophy. It is unique in its standing as a handicap which has a direct line to the Gold Cup, with a higher barrier to plodders than the Welsh National.

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Published on 4 November 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:29, 4 November 2020

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