Some very likeable types to consider. TOM DONIPHON has impressed at Taunton the last twice and is taken to make it 3-3 in handicaps. King Califet was a creditable third under a penalty in a warm novice at Hereford last time and is second choice ahead of Lightningupourdays, who could benefit from the step back up in trip, and Dangerous Touch.[Ben Hutton]
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Won readily on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) and again had something to spare there (2m3f, soft) nine days later, when unpenalised; hit with 8lb rise but this unexposed 6yo could still be well treated.
Won on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in December and fair third of 11 at Newbury (2m, soft) since; this step back up in trip could prompt further improvement and he's one to consider.
British maiden point winner who was runner-up at Lingfield (2m3f, soft) in December on his second hurdle start and also showed fair form when third there (2m7f, soft) recently; he's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but is a possible improver now handicapping; monitor the betting.
Point runner-up who capitalised on the clear leader's fall to win on hurdle debut at Newbury (2m, soft) in December, before fair third at Hereford (2m5f, soft) last month; he could do with settling better than last time but it looked a good race and he could have potential off his opening mark.
Glimpses of ability previously and he showed improved form to win when upped in trip on last month's handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft); up 7lb but found plenty in front and could have more left in the tank.
Soft-ground 3m point runner-up who stayed on well to win on her hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in November, before a fair third at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in December; improvement is needed off her opening mark but this unexposed mare is in good hands to progress.
1/4 Odds Place 1,2
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