This looks tricky with mixed messages about nearly all the field, including two who have not been seen since May 2023. El Granjero looks the most solid to run well but has found one too good for him on his last three outings. Perhaps EATON ANNE is the answer, as although he failed on his latest start, he left a positive impression on his previous two outings. The rain in the recent weather forecast may prove key to his chance, with soft ground seemingly a big plus point. Getalead might be one to turn to if the ground remains on the good side.[Richard Austen]
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Tenth win all told, breaking a losing run, came with a bit in hand when cheekpieces returned at Wetherby (extended 2m3f, soft) in February latest; back up 4lb, with 7lb-claiming amateur taking over; each-way claims.
Smart in 2021-22 season over fences; absent 643 days before this term and rallied in fine style to win a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (near 3m, soft); while better form, his fifth at Newbury (3m, soft) later in February suggests his hurdles form does not match up to this mark.
Won twice on soft ground over hurdles at Hereford (2m4f/2m6f) last spring and, with cheekpieces fitted, he's been runner-up in handicaps at Uttoxeter (two over 2m4f) and Stratford (near 2m7f, chase debut) on last three outings; edging up the weights but respected as an in-form contender.
Three wins (autumn 2022) followed her first wind surgery and now she's had another operation following a poor run in May 2023 when last seen; dropped 5lb in her absence but it's hard to know what to expect.
Won on hurdle debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) in October and faded when upped to 2m4f on soft ground in a Grade 2 novice at Sandown in December; tailing off in a 2m Listed event at Exeter two months ago is more of a worry, even though he was 18-1; handicap debutant.
With new yard for last four starts and he added to his Irish/French wins when obliging from the front at 5-6 in a four-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m, good) 11 days ago; back up 4lb, and tailing off when tried at 2m4f on penultimate start leaves something to prove.
Usually held up in rear; came up short in hat-trick bid this winter (had won at Fontwell and Lingfield) and took a backward step when next seen two months later; needs to resume improvement.
Three wins under 7lb claimer Gearoid Harney last autumn, with first-time cheekpieces (kept since) on final occasion; ran creditably next time but a Newbury race proved much too hot in December latest; one or two others are preferred.
Came from the clouds to win at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve after wind surgery and followed up by a big margin at Lingfield (2m3f, heavy) in January; that dramatic rate of progress ended when he was beaten a long way out at Newbury (2m4f, soft) early last month; 7lb claimer takes over from Sean Bowen but this 7yo makes appeal on the Lingfield display and any recent rain should be a plus point.
Won an Irish point in 2023 and a Warwick maiden hurdle (2m3f, good) in April 2024; while those looked promising, something has been amiss in his other two races under rules, the latest his handicap debut at Ascot in February; had wind surgery since.
Won two bumpers and a novice hurdle in 2022; also scored over C&D in just her second handicap when last seen, but that was in May 2023; interesting on that run but layoff poses the big question.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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