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Form |
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- Vitruvian Dawn
- S D Bowen / M Murphy
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61
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18/1 |
Vitruvian Dawn
Unexposed after only four starts but was well-beaten 33-1 shot (albeit hampered) on last month's handicap debut at Kempton (1m4f); considered only if much stronger in the betting here; hood refitted.
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- Unification
- Rossa Ryan / P S Mcentee
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62
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25/1 |
Unification
Very disappointing maiden who finished last at Wolverhampton (1m6f) this month, after a layoff; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.
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- Smith
- R Havlin / Mrs L Richards
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63
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4/1 |
Smith
Returned to the Flat with clearcut win at Lingfield (2m) in December, his seventh success over that C&D; 3lb rise is not excessive but he's away from his favourite track tonight and has not been reliable in recent years.
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- Virtual Hug
- David Probert / Mrs N S Evans
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65
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10/1 |
Virtual Hug
Best known as a Wolverhampton regular; inconsistent since returning from break in autumn but gave good account when second over 1m4f two starts ago and has possibilities if in similar form on first visit to Chelmsford.
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- Smokey Malone
- Dylan Hogan / J & S Birkett
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64
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7/2 |
Smokey Malone
Gained narrow win in Southwell classified (1m4f) last month and was close third in handicap there a fortnight ago; also suited by this C&D and likely to be on the premises again.
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- Foinix
- L Morris / J & S Best
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63
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14/1 |
Foinix
Dual classified winner on turf last summer (1m4f/11.6f); not firing on all cylinders in AW handicaps this winter but back on a good mark now and this C&D suits; no surprise if he features.
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- Mhajim
- Joey Haynes / C Banham
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65
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11/2 |
Mhajim
Tends to race too freely and is usually ridden very patiently; yet to add to his novice win in 2022 and has become frustrating but might be dangerous off today's career-low mark if this race is run to suit him.
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- Zooks
- Billy Loughnane / Ian Williams
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63
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5/2 |
Zooks
A maiden after 19 starts but came second in 1m6f course handicap and 1m4f Southwell classified last month; obvious contender if in similar form again.
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- The Resdev Way
- Joanna Mason / M & D Easterby
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65
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18/1 |
The Resdev Way
Came from off the pace for 1m6f win at Wolverhampton in November and has been placed over 1m4f there since; also effective on Polytrack but this old-timer needs to rebound from a poor performance last month.
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- Mapogo
- Grace Mcentee / M Pattinson
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59
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33/1 |
Mapogo
Regressive maiden who has been out of form since last spring; difficult to enthuse over.
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- Certain Style
- Non Runner / Mrs L J Mongan
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63
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SP |
Certain Style
Opened account in farcical race at Lingfield (2m) in November, when gifted a clear lead and winning by 22l, but it's wise to treat that form very cautiously and he was safely held behind Smith over that C&D next time.
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- This Time Maybe
- Tyler Heard / M D I Usher
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70
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15/2 |
This Time Maybe
Slightly disappointing in 1m4f Wolverhampton classified 17 days ago and now 0-14 but was placed in two handicaps over that C&D last month and is worth a shot at today's longer trip.
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- Reason To Pass
- Charles Bishop / Ian Williams
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55
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33/1 |
Reason To Pass
Nine-race maiden who has struggled to get competitive in recent months; goes beyond 1m3f for first time today.
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- Rogue Raider
- Marco Ghiani / C Hobson
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65
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25/1 |
Rogue Raider
12-race maiden; belied 66-1 odds when respectable sixth here (1m6f) in December and is 6lb lower now but soundly beaten twice since.
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