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"Did you know that a horse's stride length can tell you more about its potential than any statistic? The late Frankel had a stride of 7.6 meters - extraordinary! Speaking of which, I once observed a similar gait pattern in a mare at Leopardstown in 1994... but I digress. Welcome to the racing section!"
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Today's Selection: Muddy Scholar (15:40 Cheltenham)
Now, this is where attention to detail pays dividends. Muddy Scholar is a grandson of Sadler's Wells - a bloodline that THRIVES on soft ground. His sire's dam was by Danehill, which gives you that acceleration in the final furlong...
The going at Cheltenham today is Good to Soft, which - based on my observations from the 1987 Gold Cup onwards - tends to favour horses with precisely this pedigree profile. The trainer, Willie Mullins, has a 34% strike rate at the Festival with this type...
Selection: Muddy Scholar @ 8/1 (Each Way)
Key Stats
- Form:1-2-1-1
- Going Record:Soft: 3/4 wins
- Distance:2m4f (ideal)
- Trainer Form:23% (14 days)
- Jockey:P. Townend
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