Despite being much more exposed than his rivals, Zachary is respected being the only previous winner in the field with both successes coming here. It's Showtime wasn't far behind him here last time and should go well again, but preference is for BIG BLUE BOY who finished a close third over C&D a week ago and races off the same mark.[David Bellingham]
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Out of the frame in all four starts, pulling hard when fifth of seven on handicap debut after four months off at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta; first start since being gelded) 12 days ago (a neck behind Pannonica); more needed, but the first-time hood may help him settle better.
Looked to be going the wrong way but, having been off for three months and dropped in trip, she ran with credit when fourth of seven at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) 12 days ago; return to 6f shouldn't be an issue, but a bit more is needed for her to win.
Scored twice here (5f/6f) last autumn and back to form when second of eight over C&D a fortnight ago (winner has gone in again since); down 1lb and although more exposed than his rivals after 16 starts, he is the only previous winner in the field which must count for something.
Out of the frame in all eight starts; shaped as though the return to this trip would suit when fifth of ten on his latest start here (5f), but he doesn't look solid back from four months off; no headgear today.
Two of her better efforts have come over C&D, as when third of eight a fortnight ago (half a length behind Zachary); meets him on the same terms, but again shouldn't be too far away.
Out of the frame in five starts for George Boughey, the latest when fifth of nine stepped up to 1m at Southwell (Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) last month; changed hands for 4,500gns soon afterwards and something to prove back at 6f on stable debut.
Finished fourth in her first two starts at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) and Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) last year, but has gone backwards in four starts since; switch to sprinting will need to make a difference.
Came closest to winning when beaten a neck and a head into third of eight over C&D a week ago; races off the same mark and any further progress would put him right in the mix.
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