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Dark Horse 30.12.25

30 Dec 14:20 - Byerley Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) - Taunton

30 Dec 14:20
Byerley Stud Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) (GBB Race) - Taunton

Great Dance

J: H Cobden T: Chester Williams

Race Winner

18/1

Reason for Tip

Interesting little race this one and one who catches the eye as a dark Horse is Great Dance from the Williams yard. Very nicely bred and foaled from Mullins’ smart hurdler Let’s Dance. Great Dance romped debut NHF comfortably but was down the field lto in higher grade. Goes hurdling for the first time and given his close relation to Let’s Dance, should take to the obstacles well first time round. Yard does alright here at this course and this youngster has the benefit of a top jockey aboard in Harry Cobden. Not written out of this if clearing the hurdles cleanly and at 16/1, looks a bit of value today.

18/1

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Great Dance

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