
Market Rasen Friday Preview: Nicholls Duo Lead The Charge
Paul Nicholls sends a strong team to Market Rasen on Friday, with Captain Bellamy and Grand Garcon leading the charge on good to soft ground.

Horse Racing Writer
Born and raised in County Tipperary, Tom O'Brien grew up surrounded by jump racing. His family have been involved in point-to-pointing for three generations, and Tom spent his twenties working as a stable lad at several Irish yards before moving into sports journalism. He covers National Hunt racing with the passion of someone who's mucked out the stables.

Paul Nicholls sends a strong team to Market Rasen on Friday, with Captain Bellamy and Grand Garcon leading the charge on good to soft ground.

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