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4:19 Newton Abbot

Galop De Chasse 28/1

Comes from the Venetia Williams yard fit, but not running brilliantly. A good day to bounce back to form from a decent mark, at huge odds, now the rain has come and he has the heavy going he likes.

Result⏵ (PU 22/1) Always in rear, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next, PU.

5:29 Newton Abbot

Christopher Wood 18/1

Another from the Venetia Williams (@𝕏) stable. Currently running at 30lb lower than his best. I thought he showed a glimmer last time out. Has been sent back hurdling, which I'm taking as a sign the big fences have been getting in his way. If that's the case, he could well leave these way behind from today's mark over the smaller obstacles. If so, it'll be another smart training performance from a master trainer.

Result⏵ (3rd 40/1) Led, not fluent 8th, hit 3 out and soon headed, ridden home turn, stayed on one pace 2 out, 3rd.