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Bristol and Goshen to the fore as old friends provide comfort in stormy weather
Fakir D'Oudairies: one of the old friends to look forward to on SaturdayCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)
When the weather turns wild, wet and windy, there is nothing better than meeting up with old friends for comfort and security.
Take your mind off the meteorological misery by remembering the good times, looking ahead to those still to come and possibly even making a few quid together.
So Saturday's racing offers the perfect antidote to Storm Eunice and its aftermath, with six familiar faces sharing the living room of anyone reluctant to venture out on a decidedly unwelcoming February afternoon.
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