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- Artisan Dancer
- Callum Shepherd / C Johnston
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88
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11/2 |
Artisan Dancer
Went close on reappearance at Kempton (2m, AW) last month and got off the mark on turf at Ripon (2m, good) a fortnight ago, digging deep to repel Surrey Belle by a head; solid contender under a 3lb penalty.
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- Zealandia
- J Fanning / Ian Williams
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92
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11/1 |
Zealandia
Continues to drop down the weights and perhaps the return of cheekpieces will be a plus (replacing a visor), but this 8yo failed to shine from last June onwards and this is his first run since January; something to prove.
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- Gibside
- D Fentiman / T D Easterby
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84
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9/1 |
Gibside
Disappointing at Southwell just 12 days ago; however, a good case can be made on his previous form as he won easily at York last October when back up to 2m (soft), and stayed on well for second over 1m6f at Southwell (AW) on his reappearance; versatile ground-wise; could bounce back with big run.
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- Zimmerman
- Saffie Osborne / T D Easterby
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88
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18/1 |
Zimmerman
Won at York (2m, good to soft) last July and just 2lb higher today; could improve for recent return at Ripon but good performances were scarce last season and slow ground, which seems preferable, is unlikely to prevail.
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- Law Of The Sea
- David Probert / Ian Williams
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101
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17/2 |
Law Of The Sea
The vast majority of last year was disappointing; however, perhaps first time up will be the time to catch him as he reappeared with a good third in this 12 months ago; now 12lb lower; could be dangerous.
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- Surrey Belle
- Tom Marquand / A Keatley
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89
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11/8 |
Surrey Belle
Progressive on the Flat last year and won twice over hurdles this February (2m/2m4f); reverted to the Flat with head second to Artisan Dancer at Ripon (2m, good) a fortnight ago and she's 3lb better off with the penalised winner; today's longer distance could be a plus and she's a leading player.
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- Dreams Adozen
- Oisin Murphy / C Johnston
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92
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12/1 |
Dreams Adozen
Her claims aren't pressing on her form this spring; however, she won off this mark at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January and has a good record here (two wins and five second placings from 12 runs); not written off back here.
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- Simiyann
- R Kingscote / Ian Williams
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77
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40/1 |
Simiyann
Two AW wins last October but merely mid-division at Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) three weeks ago when back from a 70-day break and he struggled when tackling turf last season; others make greater appeal.
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- Dance Time
- Connor Planas / D Loughnane
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79
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33/1 |
Dance Time
Three wins on AW since last November (2m/1m5f), the latest at Lingfield last month; well beaten there last time but maybe did too much in front; showed some promise on turf last summer and is not discounted.
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- Tailorman
- Ryan Kavanagh / Ian Williams
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86
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11/2 |
Tailorman
Two wins last August/September (2m, good to firm/AW) and denied a clear run when close third on reappearance at Nottingham (1m6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has run well on both previous visits here and he could be suited by today's step up in trip; he's one to consider.
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- Royal Deeside
- Paddy Bradley / P Morris
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86
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66/1 |
Royal Deeside
Fit from the jumps when reverting to the Flat with a soundly beaten second of five at Pontefract (2m2f, good) last month; remains a maiden in both codes and needs something extra today in the first-time cheekpieces.
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