Court Of Session could enjoy an easy lead but even last week's fourth at Wolverhampton wasn't a clear sign he was ready to exploit his reduced mark. Eligible and Feel The Need aren't sure to get the strong pace that suits them best and the two to appeal most are Diamondonthehill and OUR HAVANA (nap). Clear preference is for Richard Fahey's 4yo who has taken well to AW, winning easily over C&D in January and then showing up well for a long way in a hot Class 2 here four weeks ago. He can capitalise on the drop in class.[Paul Smith]
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Won three times, all in a hood, for James Tate (6f-7f); disappointed at Haydock on his sole start last year (no hood), after which he was sold for 18,000gns and gelded; absence to overcome but not hopelessly treated.
Knocking at the door for his new yard this year, third at Wolverhampton before chasing home Legal Reform (runs in the first division) over C&D; another creditable effort at Lingfield last time; each-way shout.
Has taken well to Tapeta this winter, second at Newcastle on his return from an absence (pulled hard) before easily seeing off Legal Reform (runs in the 6.30) over C&D in January; came up short off this mark here four weeks ago, weakening in the final furlong, but that was still a solid run in what was a hot Class 2; big player back in these calmer waters.
Useful in Germany in his youth; failed to win in 13 starts for Charlie Fellowes and out of sorts when last seen, albeit on heavy ground; starts out for Mick Appleby (sold 22,000gns last October) off a dangerous mark; betting to guide.
Slowly running himself back into form and not beaten far at Wolverhampton last week; well positioned there, however, and needs more in this field; easy lead not out of the question though.
Conditions to suit and although being well into the veteran stage, has run creditably in races that haven't set up ideally for him the last twice; good mark but no guarantee this will be strongly run either.
Record of 2-14 for Jamie Osborne, scoring at Kempton (1m) in October when last seen; this is a stronger race though and probably best watched after 142 days off.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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