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'I'll be surprised if he is as big as 14-1 should he go there' - ante-post picks
Stolen Silver
Paddy Power Gold Cup, Cheltenham, November 12
1pt win at 14-1, Paddy Power and Betfair
Hitman
King George VI Chase, Kempton, December 26
1pt win at 25-1 generally
Farouk D’Alene
Cheltenham Gold Cup, Cheltenham, March 17
1pt win at 33-1 generally
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- 'Don't wind up bookmakers - you might feel clever but your accounts won't last'
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