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Race replays: our experts pick out the races that demand a second look

Relive the key moments of the last seven days

In the third of a new weekly series, our experts pick out some of the races worth watching again using our fantastic race replays feature.

Race of the week

Saturday's Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle looked a formality for two-time winner and sole top-level scorer Buveur D'Air, but it became evident the 2-13 favourite was in a spot of bother as the race began to unfold. Henry Brooke's enterprise in pinching several lengths at the start on outsider Cornerstone Lad proved the telling blow, with the pair holding on for a short-head victory to land a major Grade 1 surprise. [Robbie Wilders]

Why you should watch Buveur D'Air became the shortest-priced loser in a Grade 1 race since Istabraq's defeat at odds of 1-7 at Fairyhouse in 1999. Click here to watch

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