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Find out about Nicholls' weekend runners
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Holetown Hero can bounce back
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One to watch at Sandown on Thursday
Wasn't to be for stable stars
McFabulous was pulled up in the Betfair Handicap Chase at Newbury when odds-on, but an underlying factor was the reason.
Paul says: "It's the only bad day we've had all season. When you have a bad day it makes you appreciate the good days.
Harry said after jumping two onboard McFabulous it was obvious he wasn't going. We had him checked out with the vet who found an irregular heartbeat, and so we're looking into that. He's got a valid excuse."
Greaneteen also disappointed, but Paul indicated it might not be his time of year based on previous runs.
Paul says: "Greaneteen ran the same race as what he did in the same race two years ago. He ran fairly ordinary that day and then finished second in the Champion Chase. It might not be his time of year. He was a bit keen on Saturday and it just didn't happen for him."
"Ultimately, if you look at his record, he is definitely better going right handed."
Holeteen Hero can bounce back
After winning comfortably at Taunton four days prior, Holeteen Hero went on to finish second when favourite in the betting.betfair.com Novices' Hurdle.
However, Paul was pleased with the run, and there's no panic just yet.
Paul says: "Holetown Hero ran a blinder on Saturday. He'd only ran four days before that run and one jumping error probably cost him the race. He also had a 10lb penalty for that win."
One to watch this week?
Paul's enjoyed plenty of success with his one to watch in recent weeks, which included Holetown Hero's dominant win at Taunton last week.
Paul says: "It's a difficult one this week. I was set to run three at Hereford on Wednesday but the ground is good to firm. The problem is we need some rain at the moment."
"However, one I think will run well is Broken Halo in the Sandown Gold Cup on Thursday. He didn't run his true race last time out, but he's down in grade and he'll be sure to run really well."
Keen to know who else Paul likes the look of this week? Then listen/watch his exclusive thoughts with Barry Orr below.