It wouldn't be a surprise were Hill O Rue (second choice) to reverse last month's Redcar form with Flamborough Head with the run under his belt, but it's still hard to see past ZAPPATA in his bid for the four-timer despite 18lb worth of penalties. Mavetheforcebewivu enjoys a big weight pull with the selection on recent Wetherby running so should finish closer.[David Bellingham]
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Has completely taken off since switching to 1m handicaps with cheekpieces added (2111) on ground ranging from good to firm (last two wins have come under Liam Wright); his recent successes have built up 18lb in penalties, but is only 3lb wrong compared to his revised mark; another big run expected.
Off the mark at the sixth attempt at Redcar (1m, good) last month, but only fourth of 12 over the same C&D (good to firm) a fortnight later following a 5lb rise; only 1lb lower now so he needs a bit more in the first-time cheekpieces; stable also runs Eye On The Prize.
Huge prices and just a hint of ability in three starts over 6f/7f last autumn; makes her handicap debut after seven months off and the market should indicate what is expected.
Showed some ability in his first two starts last summer, but hasn't built on it and finished tailed off on his Redcar reappearance (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) 18 days ago (reportedly received a bump and became unbalanced); best watched for now.
Little to get excited about in his three starts late last year, but much better when a length second of 11 behind Flamborough Head on handicap debut/reappearance at Redcar (1m, good) last month; 4lb better off and could reverse the form with the run under his belt.
Well held in four starts over 6f/7f on a soft surface/AW for Mark Walford last autumn; makes stable debut after six months off (same owners) having been gelded in the meantime; much more needed, though Paul Mulrennan is an interesting booking.
Second of 11 in a Beverley nursery (7.5f, good to firm) last August is much her best performance so far; 8l behind Zappata when sixth of 12 on stable debut/reappearance at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago, but is now 20lb better off; should finish closer with the outing under her belt.
