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Selection |
Form |
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Guide |
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- Koenigsstern
- James Davies / N J Gifford
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113
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5/1 |
Koenigsstern
Won with something to spare over C&D (soft) in December; not in the same form when a well-held fourth at Huntingdon (2m) since but respected back here (also second over C&D in October); wears first-time cheekpieces.
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- Demoiselle Kap
- Jonjo O'neill Jr. / J Candlish
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118
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4/5 |
Demoiselle Kap
Ready winner of handicap hurdle and chase (both around 2m on good to soft) for new trainer Jennie Candlish last month; 11lb higher now bidding for the hat-trick but it doesn't look enough to stop her.
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- Royal King
- Mr Jack Andrews / T Ellis
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113
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3/1 |
Royal King
Couldn't justify favouritism at Huntingdon (extended 2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago, his first chase start in Britain; however, he went down only to a classy sort for a 0-120 in Teddy Blue and should have a part to play here.
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- Jolyjump
- Caoilin Quinn / G & J Moore
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110
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16/1 |
Jolyjump
Just his second start over fences when scoring in good style at Southwell (2m, good) in November but remote third at Ludlow next time and let down by his jumping at Plumpton (pulled up after bad mistake three out) since; a bounce back is needed.
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- Constant Friday
- Tabitha Worsley / R Rowe
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94
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20/1 |
Constant Friday
Won a 2m4f Plumpton handicap hurdle in April 2022 but not seen again until pulled up over hurdles here in January; distant fourth switched to fences at Wincanton since and has plenty to prove at present.
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- Smart Casual
- Sam Twiston-Davies / A J Honeyball
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115
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4/1 |
Smart Casual
Remains a maiden after 13 starts but he's often been placed, including over fences on his last three outings, and won't need to pull out much more for first-time cheekpieces (added to regular tongue-tie).
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- Pleasure Garden
- M Goldstein / K Jewell
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105
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25/1 |
Pleasure Garden
Modest third on return from a long absence in December and tailed off at Huntingdon since; can only watch from out of the weights.
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