Williams has it figured out
At a time when most trainers are trying to find anything to run at the Cheltenham Festival, Nick Williams takes a more analytical approach.
As befits a man who combines training with an accountancy business Williams likes the figures add up. That may be why Me Voici, who was bought as a chasing prospect, may miss out on the Triumph Hurdle despite his impressive victory at Haydock on Saturday.
Races like the Cheltenham Gold Cup are the long-term objective and Williams is a man who sticks to the plan. With a 43% strike-rate for February the plan looks pretty good.
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