MISS ALTEA BLUE is yet to reproduce her French form, but she wasn't disgraced from a stiff-looking mark at Cheltenham in April and gets the nod to notch a second win back in novice company. Fasol, a stablemate of the selection, is considered the main threat.
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Smart Stats
26% Paul Nicholls's strike rate at WINCANTON since the start of the 2021/22 season
6
Western Ginny
68 The number of WESTERNER's progeny with wins on their hurdling debut
50/1
5
Miss Altea Blue
31% Harry Cobden's strike rate at WINCANTON
11/8
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Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: This could develop into a sprint for home, and Miss Altea Blue could be well placed to capitalise: Of the better-fancied horses, Fight My Fire is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.