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I still feel a mark of 139 could seriously underestimate Quantitativeeasing, and he may be the one to improve Nicky Henderson’s poor record in the race. His chances have been incre ased slightly with news that the second-favourite Mourad has had a setback.

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He didn’t win last time out, which is something I like in the Festival handicap hurdles, so I’ll doubtless dabble on a couple of those on the day and have the choice of Chicago Grey (trainer was disgusted with his British mark), Beshabar (not certain the ground will be soft enough for him), Lake Legend, Wishful Thinking, Sir Harry Ormesher, Fruity O’Rooney, On Borrowed Wings, City Theatre and Good Old Thyme.

Of those, I most like Wishful Thinking for the in-form Hobbs team that had the Imperial Cup 1-2, and can definitely see myself throwing a few quid at him at around 14/1.

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