The return of blinkers swings the vote in favour of bottomweight NORTH VIEW (nap), whose two attempts in this headgear include a solid effort (split subsequent winners) over C&D. Topweight Ahlain may be capable of further progress on AW and she is second choice, ahead of Metaverse who is on a favourable mark.[Steve Boow]
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Low-mileage filly who ran well at Lingfield (7f) when last seen in August, taking AW form figures to 11432; she's 2-2 over C&D and commands respect with further progress plausible.
Raced only on turf when trained by Ismail Mohammed and is 0-12 since winning on first two starts; enough to prove on debut for new yard; still with same owner.
Five-time AW scorer, most recently in January; went close over C&D in February but form dipped sharply (in two runs) last month, suggesting he's gone off the boil.
Recorded his novice win over C&D and gained sole handicap success off this mark at Newmarket later in 2024; possibilities with Doncaster reappearance under his belt.
Ended last season with second-place finishes in Chelmsford maidens switched to AW; now 0-17 but this reduced mark makes him look well treated on best turf form.
Similar type to Nibras Angel, having raced only on turf; something to prove in this scenario and reappearance effort (folded tamely, well held) adds uncertainty.
Record of 9-39 on AW features four C&D wins, the most recent in February; successful at Wolverhampton last time; back up the weights but has solid claims.
In career-best form (over 6f) the last twice, winning at Kempton then second at Wolverhampton; however, he's not the percentage call, being 0-15 at 7f and beyond.
Progressive over 7f-8.5f this year (maiden previously), producing form figures of 131121; won at Chelmsford last time; upped further in grade but is hard to dismiss.
Remains weighted to the hilt off career-high mark but has consistent AW form and again holds frame possibilities; record this year is 13433; he is 1-1 at Kempton.
Blinkered when performing well at Newbury (won) and Kempton (second) in final two starts for previous yard; interesting with the blinds refitted on second run for new stable.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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