Many of these are happiest challenging from off the pace so a big run from the trailblazing Get It shouldn't be ruled out. Rohaan returns to his favourite track and is officially ahead of the handicapper so he'll doubtless be popular again, while Warm Spell and Akkadian Thunder both have something to recommend them. The Doncaster handicap where Dorney Lake picked off KODI LION late on could be the key formline though and the tables may be turned given the make-up of this race. The selection got racing a fair way out at Doncaster and could get a nice tow into the race from Get It this time.[Paul Smith]
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Has a good record at the track, winning three times and placed twice from her eight visits; those wins, and all of her best form, have come over 5f though and she may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers in this field.
Front-runner who enjoyed a renaissance last summer, winning three 6f handicaps, notably the Stewards' Cup off a 5lb higher mark; looked to retain ability in Bahrain earlier in the year and he made a winning return from similar travels last June; might not have to work too hard to lead here and he's not discounted.
6f maiden winner for Patrick Foley in Ireland last year; well beaten in a Bath Listed event on her stable debut 19 days ago but she was shuffled back early and saw no daylight through the race so it is probably safe to put a line through the run; needs a personal best to defy this mark though.
Didn't progress for the Gosdens but he's on the up for his new yard, winning 6f handicaps at Yarmouth and Doncaster last month (good and good to firm); another 4lb higher in his hat-trick bid but he's high on the list.
Dropped to 6f for his seasonal return at Leicester 13 days ago and may well have gone close had he seen any daylight; faster ground no problem and has course form; not dismissed.
Lightly raced for Roger Varian, winning a 7f Newbury novice as a 2yo; hugely encouraging stable debut at Doncaster in March (7f, good; tongue tied first time), surging to the front inside the final furlong before hanging left and picked off by an even stronger finisher; the manner of his move through the field offers plenty of encouragement for 6f and he's respected despite a 2lb rise.
7f win here last summer when trained by Charlie Fellowes and also had some strong handicap form afterwards; two promising runs for Mick Appleby, picked off late by Dorney Lake at Doncaster 13 days ago; 2lb higher but unexposed as a sprinter and he's a strong candidate.
Two AW wins in early 2024 when trained by Tom Clover; pleasing start for new yard (after 406 days off) when third at Newbury four weeks ago; likely more will be needed in this field.
Five of his last six wins have come over C&D, including a couple of Wokinghams and two Group 3s; not as good as he was but that is reflected in his mark and he went close off this rating at Southwell 12 days ago; losing run stands at 20 but expect him to be popular once again.
Remains with just a 2yo novice win to his name but the pick of last season's efforts would give him good claims off his reduced mark; had a wide trip on his Kempton return last month and that isn't the run to judge him on; eligible for weaker races than this though.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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