Sweetspots: Wilhelm Vonvenster set to score on bumper debut

Nicky Richards strikes at 26 per cent with bumper newcomers and is 2-6 with such runners at Newcastle (33 per cent). Wilhelm Vonvenster may reward support on his debut in the 3.25.

Colin Tizzard has a 23 per cent strike-rate with his runners making their first start since wind surgery. White Moon, a promising novice hurdler last term, can strike on his chasing debut in the 2.25 at Cheltenham following the op.

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Ben Pauling has a 15 per cent strike-rate (+£11.63) with those making their handicap debut over fences. A Hare Breath (1.50 Cheltenham) has a fine record when fresh and was successful on his seasonal debut at this meeting in 2015.

Simon Crisford and Robert Havlin strike at 33 per cent when teaming up at Wolverhampton. They combine with Trolius (8.45), who makes his handicap debut.

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