Sweetspots: Nicholls bumper runner to dance at local track

Kevin Bishop has a 31 per cent strike-rate at Towcester and that increases to an impressive 75 per cent when combining with Conor Smith. They team up in the 4.35 with course-and-distance winner Just Spot.

Paul Nicholls has a 33 per cent strike-rate at Wincanton which increases to 40 per cent with bumper debutants and he saddles the Norse Dancer gelding Rhythm Is A Dancer in the 4.45.

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Warren Greatrex has a 37 per cent strike-rate over the past fortnight and a 24 per cent strike-rate with new recruits. He saddles the Cape Cross gelding Aardwolf in the 1.20 at Wincanton.

Archie Watson has a 31 per cent strike-rate at Kempton and that increases to 36 per cent when Edward Greatrex is on board. They combine in the 7.00 with the course-and-distance winner Pulsating.