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My best bet of the weekend is a strong stayer and will relish conditions - he looks bombproof

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Jeriko Du Reponet won stylishly on his hurdles debut at Newbury
Jeriko Du Reponet: can make it two out of two over hurdles at Newbury on SaturdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

With no Irish racing to go at, this Saturday has a rather strange feel to it with just the three jumps meetings to entertain us. The highlight of the afternoon is unquestionably the Grade 1 Coral Challow Novices' Hurdle at 3.00, and it is a race which could well unearth a future star like maybe a Denman, Champ or Bravemansgame, who all landed this prestigious prize. 

This looks a tricky Challow and cases can be made for quite a few, none more so than the Nicky Henderson-trained Willmount, who has a big reputation but now has to step up in both grade and distance against rivals who themselves have plenty of untapped potential in their lockers. 

I'm going to pass on this event as a betting medium as there are just too many unknowns to make a definite choice.

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Published on 29 December 2023inJohnny Dineen

Last updated 19:08, 29 December 2023

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