Sonic Pioneer would have to be respected if transferring his recent AW form on to turf, while Something Splendid looked unfortunate not to go even closer for his new stable when third on his Nottingham return. However, several are stepping up in trip for their handicap debuts and any number of them could take a big step forward. One of those is REQUIEM and he may be worth siding with, given that his seven winning siblings include three with triple-figure RPRs, two of them Group 3 winners.[David Bellingham]
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Out of the frame in three starts over 7f but was beaten only just over a length into fifth of 11 on his return at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month from 175 days off; this longer trip should suit on breeding and he's worth a second look on handicap debut.
All five starts on the AW and he's improved since handicapping, winning at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in February and second of eight at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; respected if able to transfer that form on to turf.
In the frame in four of his five starts in AW handicaps, including a win at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December; has a bit to prove back on turf after four months off, though.
Showed some ability in three starts at around 1m on the AW during the winter; makes handicap/turf debut after 84 days off and his pedigree suggests the switch to grass may suit; market interesting.
A bit of promise in three starts over 7f on good to firm/AW last year; makes his handicap debut after 196 days off, having been gelded since last seen; bred to appreciate the longer trip, so well worth a market check.
Some promise in his first three starts, as when in midfield on his recent Kempton return (1m, AW); bred to be better than he has shown and stepping up in trip on handicap debut should suit.
Triple-figure prices and well beaten in three starts over 7f on the AW last October; makes his handicap/turf debut after six months off, having been gelded, and no surprise if he takes a big step forward being a half-brother to seven winners, including three with triple-figure RPRs; market useful.
Bit of a mixed bag in four starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy last year, but looked unfortunate not to go even closer when third of ten on his seasonal/stable debut at Nottingham (1m, good) 13 days ago; the longer trip shouldn't be a problem and he's one for the shortlist.
Best effort in the second of three AW maidens last year when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton (8.6f); needs a market watch on handicap/turf debut after 140 days off.
Out of the frame in three starts (all in a tongue-tie) at around 1m on good to soft/AW; makes her handicap debut and is bred to be better than she has shown.
Placed over 1m in his first three AW handicaps but has regressed, including on turf debut here (1m, good) this month; plenty to prove up in trip in returning cheekpieces.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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