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- Salsada
- Craig Nichol / B Ellison
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124
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28/1 |
Salsada
Won two handicaps in a row at Sedgefield (2m4f, good/good to soft) towards the end of last year before tough Grade 2 task at Doncaster; however, only fifth when back in a handicap at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and needs a bigger performance this afternoon.
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- Sayva
- Benjamin Macey / J & A O'Neill
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122
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13/2 |
Sayva
Won two novice hurdles towards the end of last year (2m1f/2m3f, good/good to soft) and returned from three-month break with fair second on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; this lightly raced 5yo could have more to offer for his powerful yard and is one to consider.
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- Harper Valley
- Nathan Moscrop / R Menzies
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125
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18/1 |
Harper Valley
Enjoying a consistent season, going close over C&D (good to soft) in November in this visor and winning at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) last month in cheekpieces; up 5lb since last time and a career best is needed, but he has a steadily progressive profile and is entitled to respect.
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- Ashington
- Mr Paddy Barlow / M Walford
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126
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9/1 |
Ashington
10yo who has had an inconsistent season but he's won on the last two occasions he's worn these cheekpieces, which were over C&D (good) last September and under Paddy Barlow at Doncaster (2m5f, good) last Friday; a 4lb rise isn't harsh and he could be firmly involved once more.
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- I Am Max
- Ryan Mania / A M Thomson
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129
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7/2 |
I Am Max
Runner-up here (2m6f, good to soft) in December and short-headed at Haydock (2m5f, soft) in January, when clear of the third; also effective on good ground; he's up 5lb since last time but this lightly raced 7yo is in good hands to continue to improve and features prominently in calculations.
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- Imperial Data
- Ross Chapman / R Menzies
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127
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16/1 |
Imperial Data
C&D winner who scored at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last May and went close at Hexham (2m4f, good) next time; however, following a break, he's finished down the field on both outings this year and needs to raise his game.
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- Rafferty's Return
- Jamie Hamilton / R Menzies
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135
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40/1 |
Rafferty's Return
He's dropped to a mark 7lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) last March and is one to watch in the betting; however, this 10yo has been unable to get competitive across his five starts this season and needs to turn things around; testing ground may be preferable.
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- Nordic Tiger
- Alice Stevens / Harry Derham
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129
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7/1 |
Nordic Tiger
Well beaten on soft ground on last three starts; has won on such going previously but maybe better ground is preferable and he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Southwell (2m4f, good) last April; not written off.
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- Foster's Fortune
- Danny McMenamin / C Grant
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124
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12/1 |
Foster's Fortune
Won at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in December and continued to run well when upped in trip the next twice (2m4f/2m3f, good to soft); also effective on good ground; this unexposed 6yo holds each-way claims once more.
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- Achnamara
- Conor Rabbitt / P A Kirby
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124
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25/1 |
Achnamara
Inconsistent but he won at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) in December and again had something to spare when winning at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month; useful on the Flat earlier in his career and there could still be mileage in his mark (up 6lb since last time); on the shortlist.
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- Ballyfort
- Bruce Lynn / N W Alexander
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128
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14/1 |
Ballyfort
Showed the benefit of wind surgery when getting off the mark at Ayr (2m, soft) a fortnight ago; scored by 11l and this former 3m pointer (placed in that sphere) could be fine now back up in trip; a 9lb rise may not stop him if he can back up that latest performance.
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- Singapore Trip
- B S Hughes / Micky Hammond
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129
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14/1 |
Singapore Trip
Won at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last May and now 1lb lower, but hasn't shown enough this year to suggest he's the one to be on today.
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- Ridin Solo
- Charlie Maggs / D McCain Jnr
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126
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11/1 |
Ridin Solo
Point winner who got off the mark at the eighth attempt over hurdles in a maiden at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) last month; however, he's not obviously well treated judged on his previous handicap form.
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- The Jeweller's Pet
- Alan Doyle / I A Duncan
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122
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12/1 |
The Jeweller's Pet
Lightly raced 6yo who won in good style at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month and followed up there (2m4f, heavy); up 7lb since last time and likely to be tackling different ground today, but he's clearly progressive and could play a leading role if handling conditions.
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- Galahad Threepwood
- C O'Farrell / Ewan Whillans
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134
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25/1 |
Galahad Threepwood
He's run some fair races at Newcastle this year but has won just one of his 17 hurdle starts and looks vulnerable in this warm handicap.
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- Starlyte
- P W Wadge / Miss Lucinda V Russell
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124
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14/1 |
Starlyte
Bumped into highly progressive winner when second over C&D (good) in October and won her next two, over C&D (good to soft) and at Newcastle (2m4f, good); only fifth at Musselburgh in late November when last seen but was perhaps ready for a break; no surprise if she bounces back with a bold show.
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