Key trainer quotes for a competitive handicap hurdle shown on ITV4

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What they say

Ben Pauling, trainer of Apple Rock
He didn't run so much of a race last time out, but he ran well at Cheltenham and hopefully the ground and trip will be in his favour. He seems well and should give a good account of himself. He seems better on a right-handed track and doesn't quite stay three miles, so this should be just about right.

Neil Mullholland, trainer of Golden Emblem and Mister Sweets
They both ran well in their last couple of runs but I wouldn't want too much rain for Golden Emblem. She's a course-and-distance winner and is in good form and should make her presence felt. Mister Sweets' last run over three miles was a bit of a fact-finding mission, so we're just bringing him back a bit in trip this time.

Nicky Henderson, trainer of Blairgowrie
He's been doing the right things at home. It's his first time in a handicap and the longer trip should suit. There's every reason to believe he'll go well off a mark of 112.

Saturday's race previews:

1.50 Sandown: trainer sees 'no negatives' for our expert's fancy in competitive handicap chase

2.25 Sandown: 'I hope it wasn't a flash in the pan' – Nicky Henderson on Constitution Hill

3.00 Sandown: 'This has been on the radar for a long time' – golden oldies take centre stage

3.15 Wincanton: former Grade 1 winner Slate House returns to chasing off a career-low mark

3.35 Sandown: which handicap hurdler does the trainer believe to be 'very well handicapped'?

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