Sweetspots: George will be seeking the Champagne at Stratford

Paul Nicholls has a 32 per cent strike-rate at Newton Abbot and that increases to an impressive 83 per cent when Bryony Frost is onboard. They team up in the 4.50 with recent course winner Bistouri D’Honore.

Tom George has a 27 per cent strike-rate at Stratford and that increases to 43 per cent when Adrian Heskin is onboard. They combine in the 2.10 with course-and-distance winner Champagne City, who can defy a penalty.

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Fergal O’Brien has a 16 per cent strike-rate with his handicap debutants and saddles recent course winner and chasing debutant Icanmotor in the 4.10 at Stratford.

Donald McCain has a 25 per cent strike-rate over the past fortnight and a 33 per cent strike-rate with bumper debutants. He saddles Secret Escape in the 5.10 at Stratford.