Sweetspots: Don’t forget to back Knot for in-form Lavelle

Olly Murphy has a 33 per cent strike-rate with runners on their first start since a wind op. The trainer also strikes at 39 per cent when applying a first-time tongue-tie. He saddles Rio Quinto (2.55 Newbury).

Emma Lavelle’s yard has been in good form recently, striking at 50 per cent over the last fortnight. She saddles Forget Me Knot (1.30 Market Rasen), who is set to be ridden by Daryl Jacob. When they team up at the track they have a 43 per cent strike-rate.

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The combination of Marcus Tregoning and Hayley Turner do well at Chelmsford (44 per cent strike-rate). They team up with Freckles in the 7.45.

Nigel Hawke has a 24 per cent strike-rate with his runners who have travelled 320-plus miles. He sends Calin Du Brizais (3.20) and Stormy Blues (3.50) up to Sedgefield.

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