The mare DRASH ON RUBY remains a maiden but she went close at Taunton last week on her first crack at 3m and is taken to go one better. The progressive Jolie Baie is feared most ahead of Jack Sprat, whose latest run may have come too soon after his win at Exeter.[Ben Hutton]
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Something to prove regarding current form as he's failed to shine over fences this winter, but he's 1-14 in chases as opposed to 3-10 over hurdles, and perhaps the return to this discipline will trigger a revival.
Runner-up twice in a row at Southwell (2m4f/3m, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year and he's on a handy mark on that form; however, he's gone off the boil on his last three runs and has to raise his game.
Won under Will Featherstone at Exeter (2m7f, soft) in January when back over hurdles; soundly beaten when unpenalised at Doncaster 11 days later on good to soft ground he should have handled, but that run may have come too soon and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.
Lightly raced 6yo who has an in-and-out profile and was merely fifth at Ludlow a fortnight ago; however, she won at Lingfield (2m7f, good) in November and was in a close second when falling at the final flight at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) in January; not ruled out.
Completed a hat-trick for Alan Jones last April-June and continued in good form up to August; however, well beaten here in October when last seen and needs to be back to his very best on this stable debut.
Runner-up at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft) in November and made it three wins from her last six starts when scoring at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) in December; 6lb higher than last time but clearly progressive; respected.
Well beaten on his last three starts, the last two being his first handicaps (2m5f, soft); something to prove but he was second in a good-ground 2m5f novice hurdle at Newton Abbot last June, and the return to better ground may help; stamina in pedigree and with leading yard; no forlorn hope.
0-17 but she was a fair third on her first two starts this year (2m5f/2m3f, soft) then went close off this mark when upped to 3m at Taunton (heavy) last Thursday; also effective on good to soft; she could have more to offer over this sort of trip and is one to consider in first-time cheekpieces.
Won over C&D (soft) in December and followed up at Catterick (3m1f, soft) on New Year's Day; below-par third at Southwell (3m, good to soft) since but not discounted in view of previous progressive form.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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