AdamMills

There are over 25 places between the pair in the world rankings. Even in a home World Cup, Qatar struggled, and it seems impossible to think that they will fare any better in the US and Canada. Qualifiers from the mid-Asian groups do not have a good record, and the Swiss are impossible to oppose.

Paul Midgley hat-trick seekers in handicaps where SP fav, 33% SR, 1.10 AE, +£7.51 at BFSP. 2-length winner at Thirsk where fastest run-out speed. Yard 2.25 AE where blinkers on for 3rd run, 33% SR same stat where aged 6+. David Nolan 31% SR when riding SP fav for Paul Midgley. Drawn high with all obvious pace.

Ed Dunlop has 1st-time gelding runners in handicaps; 1.19 AE. Too Darn Hot 3YO geldings can be backed blind to £37.43 profit at BFSP. Oisin Murphy has a 25% SR with handicap debutantes for the Dunlop yard, 50% placed. Finished 5th at 300/1 on his last run in novice races, but FF split ranked him 3rd. Longest SL average in the field. Dropped from a peak of 2.3 to 2.19 low; peak was reached 2nd last furlong. Stayer. Dam was Listed-placed and reached a peak OR of 93.