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- West Balboa
- Miss Heidi Palin / D Skelton
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143
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20/1 |
West Balboa
Below par this term, though ran better than the bare result last time; initiated a hat-trick with Lanzarote win over C&D (soft) in early 2023 and has a good chance if back to best; only sixth in this race last year but is now 6lb lower.
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- Pyramid Place
- Lewis Saunders / O Murphy
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138
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28/1 |
Pyramid Place
Won well over C&D (good; second start for new yard) in November but he's now 4lb higher in a stronger field and subsequent efforts don't bode well; soundly beaten returned to Kempton latest.
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- Chasing Fire
- S Bowen / O Murphy
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136
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12/1 |
Chasing Fire
Well treated on best chase form but has been nowhere near it in two starts this season; 3-5 over hurdles but hasn't raced in this sphere for nearly two years; not sure what to expect.
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- Irish Hill
- Jay Tidball / P F Nicholls
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136
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16/1 |
Irish Hill
Has form figures of 1231 since the reapplication of cheekpieces, scoring gamely under Jay Tidball at Warwick (2m5f) most recently; ties in with Double Powerful on penultimate effort; finished third in this contest last year; solid chance.
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- Classic King
- Ben Jones / Miss E C Lavelle
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138
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4/1 |
Classic King
Scored once during his brief spell over fences; better than ever since returned to hurdles, winning easily at Doncaster then creditable third at Ascot, both over 2m3f; has C&D form; in the mix.
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- Saint Anapolino
- M G Nolan / P Hobbs & J White
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137
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9/2 |
Saint Anapolino
Won going away in C&D contest (good to soft) three weeks ago, proving suited by the new trip (first attempt beyond 2m) and taking hurdles form figures to 23111; improving 6yo who could well defy another rise in the weights.
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- Josh The Boss
- Mr Jamie Neild / N A Twiston-Davies
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139
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5/1 |
Josh The Boss
Registered a notable win at Chepstow (2m3f) on seasonal debut and that form is strong; hasn't matched it in two subsequent outings but this looks easier than latest assignment.
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- Double Powerful
- C O'Farrell / N P Mulholland
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136
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7/1 |
Double Powerful
Very progressive hurdler who went close at Ascot (2m5f) in December when last seen, splitting subsequent scorers and nearly completing a seven-timer; shooting up the weights but may be capable of even better still; shortlisted.
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- Aston Martini
- N de Boinville / N J Henderson
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138
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4/1 |
Aston Martini
Record of 3-4 last season; good second in two of her three starts this term, latest at Ascot (2m3f) behind a subsequent winner; gives the impression this combination of new trip and first-time headgear is likely to suit; possibilities.
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- The Gray Ghost
- Liam Harrison / R L Llewellyn
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135
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18/1 |
The Gray Ghost
Improved hurdles form with hood fitted the last twice, winning Newcastle maiden then good second in Musselburgh handicap, both over 2m4f; this is harder and the headgear is removed.
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