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Jumps programme survives the cold snap, while Paul Nicholls looks to have his horses where he wants them for Cheltenham

Cold weather is expected to wreak havoc with the National Hunt programme over the next few days, but both of Monday’s cards over jumps have survived morning inspections and will go ahead as planned. Wrap up warm if you are going to either Plumpton or Ayr, though – the clerk of the course reported that it was 1C at the Scottish track at 9.30am and will not get any higher than 5C later on.

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By Chris Cook

Lingfield 1.55 Angelina D’Or 2.25 Ertidaad 2.55 Lady Noorah 3.30 Bernie’s Boy 4.00 Mouchee (nb) 4.35 Clergyman   

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