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Selection |
Form |
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- Rocheval
- P W Wadge / Miss Lucinda V Russell
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121
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11/8 |
Rocheval
3-5 under rules; showed improved form when second of 12 in handicap over extended 2m6f here last month, fading; this slightly shorter trip should be in his favour and he'll be a big player if handling today's less testing ground (has raced only on soft).
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- Joecooker
- Jamie Hamilton / R Menzies
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125
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3/1 |
Joecooker
Bumper winner who got off the mark over hurdles at Hexham in December; unplaced twice since but both runs have been respectable (sixth in C&D handicap on latest); has form on good and soft ground; solid candidate.
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- Malicash
- B S Hughes / D McCain Jnr
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117
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9/2 |
Malicash
Seemed to be treading water over hurdles but wind surgery was a catalyst for an improved effort and a breakthrough win at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) last month; should have no problem with today's longer trip; more progress needed but that's possible.
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- Harry Bright
- Tristan Durrell / D Skelton
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99
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22/1 |
Harry Bright
Yet to make the frame in two bumpers or a novice hurdle (2m, good; 25-1); lots to find on form but he's stoutly bred and today's big step up in distance looks a positive move.
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- Highland Fashion
- Alan Doyle / I A Duncan
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118
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8/1 |
Highland Fashion
0-7 under rules but has made the frame on his last three starts, keeping on from rear when third of eight in maiden at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft; handles good) nine days ago; in the mix again in first-time headgear.
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- Tell The Tale
- C O'Farrell / N P Mulholland
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14/1 |
Tell The Tale
Improved in Irish points last year, dead-heating for first in November; that form looks modest but he's joined an in-form yard and must be considered on rules debut, especially if the market speaks in his favour.
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- The Three J's
- Danny McMenamin / W Coltherd
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101
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66/1 |
The Three J's
Little promise in three outings to date; difficult to recommend.
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