With Circuit Breaker having something to prove in a small-field contest over this trip, this may lie between Wonder Legend and PLAGE DE HAVRE. The former is proving consistent on the AW and races off the same mark as when second last time, but preference is for the latter despite a hike in the weights. He looks a most progressive type and should have little problem with the longer trip on breeding.[David Bellingham]
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Unexposed 5yo who has proved most consistent on the AW (52152312) and only found an in-form rival too good on his return from 79 days off at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) last month; 2-3 on Tapeta and respected off the same mark as last time.
4yo who has only had five starts and has finished first past the post the last twice, winning with plenty in hand at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) five weeks ago; handicapper didn't miss him with a 9lb rise, but he is a most progressive type and shouldn't have a problem with the longer trip (half-brother to a 1m6f/16.5f Tapeta winner).
Didn't go on over hurdles but ran well to finish third of nine at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) three weeks ago, taking his AW record to 133; stays well so not sure this trip in a small field will bring out the best in him.
Had already been successful on turf and over hurdles before winning twice at around 2m on Tapeta (including here) in February 2023; losing run up to 12 and although he has become well handicapped, looks up against it on stable debut after 73 days off.
Three wins over 1m2f-2m on the AW last year (one here), but has failed to beat a rival in two starts since returning in January, albeit they were over totally inadequate trips (1m/8.6f); this should be much more suitable, but he still needs to find a bit more against a couple of these.
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