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Panjari - 13:50 Taunton
Smart Stat: 31% - Harry Cobden's strike rate at Taunton
Harry Cobden tends to operate at a strike rate around the 23% mark but that increases to an impressive 31% at Taunton where he has four rides on Thursday, including Panjari in the second division of the novice hurdle. Panjari was a listed winner on the Flat in Italy and Germany and he showed the benefit of his initial experience over hurdles when runner-up at Wincanton last month. His Flat form suggests he remains capable of better over hurdles.
Heros - 14:25 Taunton
Smart Stat: £105.56 - Venetia Williams' profit to a £1 level stake with chasers running after a break
Venetia Williams has started the season in flying form and she has a fantastic record with chasers running after a break, so her representative Heros is entitled to plenty of respect on his first start over fences. Heros has yet to win for the yard but is potentially well treated based on his form in France.
Ballylinch - 15:10 Sedgefield
Smart Stat: 26% - Brian Hughes's strike rate at Sedgefield
Champion jockey Brian Hughes has ridden more winners at Sedgefield than anywhere else and he has been operating at a 26% strike rate at the course in recent years, which compares favourably to an overall record around the 19% mark. Hughes has six rides on Thursday including Ballylinch who he partnered to a course-and-distance success here last month on the horse's chasing and handicap debut.
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