3
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15/2
17/2
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9/1
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Spotlight :
Three Grade 1 wins in 2022; this 10yo isn't the same force nowadays but he took a step back in right direction when 13l third of six in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase (2m5f, good) latest; on a dangerous mark and not ruled out.
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5
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9/1
15/2
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9/1
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Spotlight :
Not easy to win with (just 1-16 for Willie Mullins) and his form this season has been mixed, but he's just 1lb higher than when second in this last year (soft) and there were encouraging signs when fifth at Leopardstown (2m5f, yielding) last month; could be thereabouts.
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13
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11/1
10/1
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11/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Runner-up in two major Irish handicaps last winter (2m3f/3m1f) and ran well for a fair way in the Grand National last April; represents top Irish trainer Willie Mullins (one of five for yard) and is not written off, but he didn't shine on his two starts this winter and needs to turn things around.
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16
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10/1
11/1
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12/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Not at his best on his last few starts but he ran well off this mark in last April's bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown (3m4f, good), when fading into fifth, and today's trip may prove ideal; represents Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big run.
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18
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12/1
10/1
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12/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Ex-French 6yo who was somewhat frustrating after moving to Britain but these blinkers seem to have helped and he's won at Kempton (2m4f, good to soft/good) the last twice; came well clear with a course specialist last time and a 6lb rise may not stop this thriving sort if he takes to these fences.
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30
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10/1
14/1
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12/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
6yo who reverted to fences with a 1l fourth of six at Sandown (3m, good) last month; having been outstayed he could benefit from this drop back in trip and his top trainer has won this five times; cheekpieces go on; chance.
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11
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14/1
16/1
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14/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Has run well in the C&D Foxhunters' three times, winning it in 2022 (good to soft), and he was bang there jumping the final fence in last season's Grand National only to weaken; this 12yo was a creditable second in last month's Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham and is firmly in calculations.
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24
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16/1
11/1
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14/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Best form has come on soft/heavy but he showed promise on good to yielding early in career; deserves credit for 20l seventh in this last year as he made a very bad mistake five out; same mark today; returned to form with good second at Navan last month and could be involved if handling conditions.
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7
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12/1
14/1
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16/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Front-runner who was runner-up in two 2m4f Grade 1 novice chases last spring, at Cheltenham then here; attractively handicapped on that form and could be suited by these fences, but this season has been somewhat underwhelming and he needs a boost from the first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces.
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19
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12/1
11/1
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16/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
9yo who has been better than ever this season, winning at Chepstow (2m3f, good) on reappearance and bouncing back from a lesser run with short-head second at Cheltenham (nearly 2m5f, soft) in January; weakened in 3m1f Ultima at Cheltenham last month and not ruled out now back down in trip.
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22
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11/1
14/1
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16/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Hasn't fulfilled the promise he showed in early 2023 and, now back down in trip, he could do with travelling better than when coming from well behind for fourth in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham (3m5f, good to soft); however, that was an encouraging return to form off his reduced mark and perhaps the return to a more conventional circuit will help; not ruled out.
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14
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14/1
16/1
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18/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Below best at Musselburgh in February on latest chase start but has shown solid form otherwise during this second season over fences and he ran well on the Flat last time; each-way contender if at the top of his game.
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26
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18/1
16/1
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18/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Having dropped 2lb below his last winning mark he returned to form to win a six-runner handicap at Huntingdon last month (2m4f, good to soft; won the same race last year); back up 4lb and needs a career best today, but he showed promise over these fences in the 2023 Becher and is not discounted.
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15
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18/1
20/1
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22/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Pulled up in the Kim Muir at Cheltenham last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, she was second in this race in 2023 (soft) and a fair sixth 12 months ago (soft), and she's on a competitive mark if the return to these fences reignites some spark; won on good ground last April.
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20
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20/1
25/1
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22/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Inconsistent 9yo who has won just two of his 26 chase starts and is winless since September 2023; however, he's run with credit in some major handicaps this season, most recently fourth in the Plate at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft), and he might not be far away.
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21
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25/1
22/1
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25/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Stamina to prove and he needs to bounce back from below-par run in last month's Grand Annual; however, he was progressive over 2m1f in Ireland earlier this season and he's bred to be suited by this sort of distance; further improvement is possible from this 7yo who is not discounted.
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27
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25/1
20/1
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25/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Made all at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in October; not at the same level since but didn't run badly at Leopardstown in February over an inadequate 2m1f and he's now just 1lb higher than for his last win; often runs well after a break (returns from 62 days off) and he could make a bold bid.
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2
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28/1
25/1
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28/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Runner-up in last year's Champion Chase and well treated on that form; ran okay when back up to 2m4f for fourth of five in Grade 2 at Navan last month, but hasn't been at his best this term; needs to raise his game.
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4
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28/1
25/1
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28/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
His form has taken a downturn on his last few starts, albeit in a rare hurdles outing when pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival; now 3lb lower than when second of 15 in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in November and he's capable of a bold show if returning to form.
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9
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28/1
25/1
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28/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Won a good-quality, seven-runner handicap at Kempton (2m, good to soft) in December and is just 2lb higher here; ran well when second of three at Exeter (2m1f, good) last time and he stays this far; each-way possible.
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29
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40/1
33/1
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28/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
11yo who ran well for a very long way before weakening in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham (3m5f, good to soft); he was out of the handicap there so is running off 5lb lower this afternoon, and he took nicely to these fences in the 2022 Grand National (didn't stay); could have a part to play now back down in trip in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).
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10
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25/1
28/1
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33/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
11yo who is without a win since February 2022 and has been well beaten the last twice, so a return to form is needed; however, his reduced mark appeals on form as recent as late last year and he looked well suited to these fences in last season's Grand National, when prominent/leading until after four out (weakened and tailed off); usual tongue-tie returns after being absent last time; interesting contender if he can stage a revival.
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1
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33/1
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40/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Below par last July/October on last two runs (bled from the nose on second occasion) and returns from six-month break with something to prove; however, he impressed when making all in Grade 3 at Killarney (2m4f, yielding) last May and could prove well suited to this test if he's back on song.
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8
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28/1
33/1
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40/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Inconsistent 10yo who has been out of form at Huntingdon and Musselburgh the last twice; however, he has a good record here over regular obstacles and is 1lb lower than when winning the Old Roan here (2m4f, good) last October; not ruled out each-way back at Aintree.
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12
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28/1
33/1
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40/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
One of five for Willie Mullins; very talented at his best and worth a second look given who he's trained by, but he's struggled to get competitive this season and others have more pressing claims.
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25
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28/1
33/1
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40/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Won the Old Roan here (2m4f, good to soft) in October 2023 and good fourth at Punchestown (2m4f, good to yielding) last May; well treated on that form and this 10yo showed spark when second of five at Newcastle in February, but he's struggled in the main this term and was pulled up at Kempton latest.
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6
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22/1
40/1
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50/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Won Grade 3 at Punchestown (2m7f, good to yielding) last October and ran well for a fair way before weakening in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham (3m5f, good to soft) last month; drops back in trip today but this 10yo has an inconsistent profile nowadays and others are more compelling.
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17
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33/1
40/1
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50/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Won good handicaps at Ascot (2m5f, good) and Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft) towards the end of last year; a case can be made on that form but three lesser runs have followed and he needs to get back on track.
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28
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40/1
50/1
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66/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Won on reappearance at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in October and creditable second in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (2m, good) in November; however, well beaten the last twice and he's unproven at this trip.
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23
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66/1
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80/1
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SP
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Spotlight :
Grade 2 novice hurdle winner in 2021 and he scored twice over fences last spring (2m4f/2m, yielding/soft); he may have needed the run over hurdles at Naas last month, when pulled up on first outing since last August, but there's a firm suspicion this 10yo will prove vulnerable in this hot handicap.
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