Sweetspots: First-time cheekpieces can work the oracle for Padge

Sue Smith has a 32 per cent strike-rate at Catterick which rises to 37 per cent when teaming up with Danny Cook at the Yorkshire venue. The pair have three opportunities today, with The Paddy Pie (1.50) arguably their best chance.

Evan Williams has a 31 per cent strike-rate when applying first-time cheekpieces to his runners and saddles Padge, who receives the aid at Ffos Las (2.50).

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Dan Skelton has a 32 per cent success-rate with new recruits and Ratoute Yutty makes her first start for the trainer at Ascot (2.05).

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