King Sharja finished a neck behind Thanks Dad over C&D last month, but he has a good chance of reversing the form given he was returning from an absence. He should go close, but the attractively weighted C&D winner LADY IN HAVANA may prove the answer, having caught the eye on her recent return over 6f here. Aspire To Glory has been in good form lately and shouldn't be far away.[David Bellingham]
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Redcar maiden winner (6f, good) as a 2yo and has been running with credit lately, as when third of nine at Newcastle (6f) on his return to this stable last month; still to prove his stamina over this far, though.
Was back off his last winning mark when running Thanks Dad to a neck over C&D last month; unlike that rival he was returning from an absence so no surprise if he turns the form around; player.
Often a front-runner; 0-11 since winning twice over 6f here at the end of 2023 and is still 4lb higher; has run well over this far, but below form lately and others make greater appeal.
Handy sort who made all when off the mark at the 17th attempt over C&D last month, holding off King Sharja by a neck; may struggle to confirm form with the runner-up, but still frame material; stable also runs Royal Justice.
Has won seven times here (including twice on Fibresand), the latest over 1m last month; does seem better suited to that trip these days, though, so has enough to prove from the outside draw with a visor belatedly given a go.
Looks favourably treated on the pick of his form since returning in November, but he has become expensive to follow and a record of 1-38 is hardly inspiring.
Caught the eye when fourth of ten on her return from a break over 6f here this month and may have finished even closer with a clearer run; 6lb lower than when winning over C&D early last year; respected.
Handy sort who has been in good form lately, winning on Tapeta at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in February and Newcastle (7f) last month (pulled his chance away over 1m here in between); a player from 2lb higher.
