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Won twice over 6f and was largely consistent for Hilal Kobeissi last year; makes stable debut after 223-day absence but, given his tendency to race freely, this drop back to 5f could be a good move.
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4/1
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7/2
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Spotlight :
Late-maturing mare who developed into a useful 5f performer last spring; not seen since struggling in a Listed race last September, but is back in calmer waters here and begins her new campaign from a good mark; respected.
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11/2
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Spotlight :
Lightly raced filly who won over 6f as a 2yo and returned from long absence with close fourth on handicap debut at Sandown (5f, good) last summer; not seen since a lesser effort the following month but could still have potential.
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6/1
13/2
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15/2
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Spotlight :
Won three times last year, looking as good as ever when signing off with 4l success here (5.7f, soft) in October; would appeal slightly more over that longer trip, though, and resumes off a 10lb higher mark.
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17/2
9/1
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17/2
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Spotlight :
In excellent form on AW when last season in the autumn, winning twice under Brandon Wilkie at Chelmsford (6f/5f); also very well suited by this track but 146-day break may have checked his momentum.
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9/1
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9/1
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Spotlight :
Won twice on turf last summer (5.2f/5f); seemingly a shade too high in weights on AW afterwards and ran poorly when last in action three weeks ago, but has edged back down to a workable mark and is the only one in this line-up to have run since the autumn.
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14/1
12/1
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14/1
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Spotlight :
Had career-best spell of form when cheekpieces were added last spring/summer, collecting three wins (5f-6f) along the way, but had lost her way by the autumn; suited by this C&D and seems versatile regarding ground but needs five-month break to have done her good; had wind op in November.
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20/1
18/1
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20/1
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Spotlight :
Front-runner who gained one of last season's two wins over C&D (good to firm) and the other off today's mark; can't blame the soft ground for his below-par run in October but is well drawn to attack on his reappearance.
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22/1
20/1
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22/1
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Made remarkable progress as a 5yo last spring, winning five times at around 5f (various ground) and shooting 30lb up the ratings; however, she returned from a break with two down-the-field runs in October and will need to be back in prime form after her latest layoff.
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