The drop back in trip should help Katana, as he starts handicap life at an ordinary level, but he'll need to put in a better round of jumping, and preference is for RENOIR, who's proving better as a hurdler than he was on the Flat. Indemnity, who won a three-runner race easily at Warwick yesterday, would hold leading claims too if turned out again quickly under a penalty.[Graham Wheldon]
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1m4f Tapeta winner who's improved as he's gained experienced over hurdles, culminating in a win off 5lb lower at Hereford (2m, good) six weeks ago; that was a weak race but he's respected all the same.
Decent Flat handicapper (1m-1m2f) who was picked up for 80,000gns; strong traveller who found Huntingdon ideal when winning off 7lb lower, before going in again at Warwick yesterday; obvious claims if turned out again quickly.
Didn't look to see out 2m4f on soft ground last time and starts handicap life at a sensible level for his powerful yard; he'll need to brush up his hurdling if he's to progress though.
Went close over C&D (good) off a 3lb higher mark last June; a leap of faith is required though, back from four months off in first-time headgear, having not taken to fences in two tries around the turn of the year.
Maiden pointer who ran as well as he was entitled to at a big price in a Chepstow novice last time (raced freely and made most of the running); this is more realistic now handicapping.
Small-field Sedgefield maiden win against her own sex a month ago amounted to little and she found it beyond her off a 3lb higher mark on her handicap debut next time; needs to improve for the cheekpieces coming off.
Hasn't always looked the easiest, refusing to jump away on one occasion, but he's proved competitive since handicapping on good ground; this mark should be within range if he's more amenable.
Just a bumper win to his name and has been expensive to follow over hurdles; another headgear switch tonight, going back to the hood, and others look stronger.
Decent on the Flat as a 3yo but not as good over hurdles and has had plenty of chances now; went close over C&D (good) in maiden company last autumn but has been nowhere near that level since.
