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Selection |
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- Alexander James
- T Eaves / M Herrington
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66
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4/1 |
Alexander James
Nothing like the force of old but ended a long losing run when dipping into this grade over 1m here eight days ago; shoulders 4lb penalty this time but the drop back to 7f won't be a problem and he has a lot less to prove than some.
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- Agent Mayfair
- C Lee / A W Carroll
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65
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8/1 |
Agent Mayfair
A maiden after eight runs but posted sound effort when third in 5f Southwell handicap just after Christmas and there's a pretty good chance this return to 7f will suit; one to consider.
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- Barney's Bay
- Joanna Mason / D Shaw
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59
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66/1 |
Barney's Bay
Very disappointing on all six starts (5f-6f) for Derek Shaw since last April; has plummeted down the weights and now qualifies for this basement grade but urgently needs to prove some ability remains.
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- Barossa
- Alex Jary / N Tinkler
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63
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20/1 |
Barossa
Won very similar C&D race to this last summer and was second in C&D handicaps on next two outings; has strong claims if judged on those efforts but needs to raise her game after ending 2024 with two below-par runs.
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- Believe Me Now
- A Mullen / I Jardine
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61
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12/1 |
Believe Me Now
Won in this grade on turf last summer (1m) and was very respectable fourth in C&D handicap on latest outing; won't be far away if ready to roll after ten-week break.
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- Elettaria
- Tom Kiely-Marshall / J S Wainwright
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60
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22/1 |
Elettaria
Slightly disappointing on her two recent outings (both 1m) but this largely consistent mare is usually very competitive at this sort of level and is effective over this C&D.
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- Gunnerside
- Harrison Shaw / Grant Tuer
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64
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5/1 |
Gunnerside
Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player.
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- Jems Bond
- P Mulrennan / A D Brown
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63
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16/1 |
Jems Bond
Kept on for third (no threat to front pair) in this grade here (6f) a week ago and is also suited by 7f but remains without a win since March 2023 and others in this line-up have stronger claims.
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- Kranjcar
- O J Orr / G Boughey
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57
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EVS |
Kranjcar
Well beaten on first two starts (6f/7f, AW) and it's very questionable what he achieved when last of three in Redcar maiden (6f, soft) won by 1-10 favourite in October; however, he remains very unexposed and is worth a check in the betting.
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- See My Baby Jive
- Jason Hart / D W Whillans
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59
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28/1 |
See My Baby Jive
Won three times over 6f on turf in summer 2023 but has very mixed record since and was safely held in two C&D handicaps last month.
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- The Muffin Man
- Harry Burns / I W Mcinnes
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49
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100/1 |
The Muffin Man
14-race maiden who struggled to get competitive in this grade (albeit after a six-month break) at Southwell (7f) on Saturday; sports first-time visor here; can't be recommended.
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- Yaahobby
- Cam Hardie / A Brittain
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64
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20/1 |
Yaahobby
Won two C&D handicaps in the autumn and has remained in fairly good form since; not seen to best effect over 1m here last week but returns to his optimum trip today and enters calculations.
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