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There are guidelines as to the minimum number of flights / fences but the number can be a movable feast,

Can’t think of anywhere in Britain that compels so little jumping of its chase runners as Market Rasen – 14 jumps at both 2m4f and 2m6f110yds since the water was removed.

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