Oli Bell looks ahead to the ITV action on New Year's Day and picks out his four best bets, featuring the returning Emitom.
Mister Whitaker
Goes well fresh so long layoff since his course win in April isn't too much of a concern and no surprise to see the cheekpieces retained. Still open to a bit more improvement around this trip.
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Normal Norman
Improved on the Flat recently and, if transferring that progress back to the jumps game, he could prove to be really well handicapped from a mark of 128.
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Kilbricken Storm
Shaped quite well for a long way on his return to hurdling here last time and the former Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle hero looks worth another chance off what is a dangerously low mark.
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Emitom
Seriously progressive novice hurdler last season and his Aintree second to Champ has worked out really well. Lacks a recent run but strong stayer and likely to be fully tuned up on return.
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