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Selection |
Form |
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- Azure Angel
- Callum Rodriguez / E Bethell
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95
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5/4 |
Azure Angel
Four-time AW winner for Roger Varian; sold for 25,000gns after down-the-field finish in Newcastle Listed race in November but has workable mark for this seasonal/stable debut; tongue-tie added.
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- Al Barez
- L Morris / Tom Clover
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103
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9/2 |
Al Barez
Dual 6f AW winner in this month last year but not in same form on three subsequent appearances last season and made low-key return last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.
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- Nazron
- Billy Loughnane / I Furtado
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75
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9/1 |
Nazron
Started off for Ivan Furtado with two down-the-field AW runs (7f/5f) towards the end of last year but his sixth in a good-quality Pontefract handicap (5f, good) this month was much more encouraging, particularly as he raced wide; on a good mark for this AW return; worth a second look.
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- Aberama Gold
- Mark Winn / D O'Meara
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101
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7/2 |
Aberama Gold
Failed to win and dropped a long way down the weights last season but kept on well for second when back in action at Ripon (6f, good; refitted visor) 11 days ago and is also suited by this C&D; shortlisted.
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- Lion's House
- Charlie Bennett / Miss L A Perratt
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91
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28/1 |
Lion's House
Low-mileage 4yo who was 2-2 as a 2yo for Roger Varian (including C&D) and returned from layoff with very encouraging handicap debut over C&D last October; sold for 38,000gns after lesser effort a few days later, though, and makes debut for Linda Perratt after another break.
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- Phoenix Beach
- Mikkel Mortensen / S Dixon
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96
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14/1 |
Phoenix Beach
In excellent form over 5f here in recent weeks, winning three times, and looked unlucky not to finish closer than fifth over that trip on turf eight days ago; remains on a tough mark but should cope with this return to 6f and give another good account.
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- Brian The Snail
- J P Sullivan / P Morris
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99
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12/1 |
Brian The Snail
Habitual slow-starter who was repeatedly denied a clear before running on well for third off his lower turf mark a week ago; switches back to AW on workable mark but can be frustrating and is not the percentage call.
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