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- Deafening Silence
- Harry Skelton / D Skelton
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140
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5/1 |
Deafening Silence
Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at the fourth attempt in a three-runner novice at Warwick (3m, soft) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); has also won on good to soft ground; could have more to offer for top yard now back in a handicap; solid claims.
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- Isaac Des Obeaux
- H Cobden / P F Nicholls
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135
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11/1 |
Isaac Des Obeaux
Hasn't really convinced over fences but didn't run badly when a soundly beaten third at Taunton (2m7f, soft) last month, and having run in snatches that day it's possible he'll be sharper now in cheekpieces; well treated on best hurdle form; could go well if headgear has the desired effect.
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- Fortunate Man
- Jonjo O'Neill Jr. / J & A O'Neill
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140
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15/2 |
Fortunate Man
Won at Aintree (3m1f, soft) in December and good second at Windsor (3m4f, soft) next time; fair third at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) since; he may prefer a stiffer test of stamina than he'll get on today's forecast good to soft ground, but he's only six and could still have more left in the tank; first-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn the last twice.
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- Walk On Quest
- D R Fox / Miss Lucinda V Russell
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139
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10/3 |
Walk On Quest
Made it 4-4 over fences in convincing fashion at Kelso (extended 2m5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; stamina to prove now back up in trip but this 3m point runner-up has staying potential and a 4lb rise for last time could prove lenient for this lightly raced 6yo; strong contender.
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- Latenightrumble
- Miss Gina Andrews / T Ellis
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136
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7/1 |
Latenightrumble
Won when back over fences for his handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December and solid efforts when second the next twice (2m6f/3m, soft); won a point on good to soft; might not be far away.
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- Stans The Man
- Ben Godfrey / Ella Pickard
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136
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14/1 |
Stans The Man
Won two in a row in November (3m/3m2f, good) and close second at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) in December; soundly beaten second at Exeter three weeks ago but heavy ground may not have been ideal; each-way shout.
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- Eyed
- J J Burke / H Morrison
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137
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11/2 |
Eyed
Has done extremely well since joining this yard and has won his last three completed starts, the latest at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last month; clearly progressive and latest 5lb rise may not stop him this afternoon.
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- High Treason
- Sam Twiston-Davies / N A Twiston-Davies
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134
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11/1 |
High Treason
Won off this mark over hurdles at Southwell (2m4f, good) and it's possible the step up in trip will suit; however, he hasn't really shone on his three chase starts and major improvement is needed following a wind op.
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- Minella Blueway
- Adam Wedge / Evan Williams
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142
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13/2 |
Minella Blueway
Returned to form with a win in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (3m, soft) last month; that four-runner handicap fell apart somewhat but he was nevertheless impressive and could take a 4lb rise in his stride if the cheekpieces maintain their positive effect; also effective on good to soft.
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