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Selection |
Form |
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Guide |
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- Icare Allen
- Benjamin Macey / J & A O'Neill
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135
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16/1 |
Icare Allen
Won well at Uttoxeter (2m7f) in November and good second at Catterick (3m1f) in January; inconsistent otherwise for current yard but this drop back in grade may have positive effect.
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- Party Business
- C J Todd / Ian Williams
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134
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7/1 |
Party Business
Capable of useful form; on a three-year losing spell and proved far from consistent last term, so comes with risk; however, good chance off current mark provided this is one of his better days.
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- Ebony Warrior
- Kielan Woods / D Killahena & G McPherson
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121
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2/1 |
Ebony Warrior
Record of 3122231 over hurdles, the first four occasions at Worcester; justified favouritism in 2m5f novice contest at Warwick most recently; likely to stay this new trip and holds solid claims.
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- Earth King
- H Cobden / N P Mulholland
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119
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9/2 |
Earth King
Record of 2-5 since wearing cheekpieces and gained the wins under Harry Cobden, including at Exeter (2m7f) in October when last seen; likely player provided he picks up where he left off.
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- Ernest Gray
- Tom Cannon / A King
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119
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9/1 |
Ernest Gray
Bumper/hurdle/chase winner; best form last term when second at Warwick (3m1f) on penultimate start; possibilities if aided by physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) and new headgear.
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- Shantou Express
- C Gethings / K Bailey & M Nicholls
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120
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7/1 |
Shantou Express
Veteran who doesn't seem quite the force of old and is on a near two-year losing spell; however, can't be dismissed off current mark and two of his last three efforts offer some optimism.
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- Rockadenn
- David Bass / M Comley
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120
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13/2 |
Rockadenn
On a long losing spell but ran encouragingly in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (upped to 3m from 2m5f) most recently, beating all bar a progressive sort; interesting in the retained headgear.
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- Butler's Brief
- J J Burke / A Ralph
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131
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12/1 |
Butler's Brief
Successful in a division of this race in 2021 but that was the middle leg of a hat-trick; not in same form at present, having performed poorly in two runs since Bangor win in October.
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- Halifax
- Non Runner / G Harris
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128
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14/1 |
Halifax
Won off a similar mark at Kempton (3m) last May but had the benefit of recent match practice, which he now lacks having been absent since October; market may offer further guidance.
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- Slip Of The Tongue
- Toby Wynne / S-J Davies
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95
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50/1 |
Slip Of The Tongue
Useful in Ireland early in career; on the decline since and has particularly poor claims on his form for current stable.
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