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Form |
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- Witch Hunter
- Joe Leavy / R Hannon
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114
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20/1 |
Witch Hunter
Good chance on peak form, namely 7f wins at Royal Ascot (handicap) and Newbury (Group 2) in 2023; has failed to score since, which doesn't inspire confidence back in a highly competitive field.
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- Roi De France
- Oisin Murphy / J & T Gosden
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107
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9/2 |
Roi De France
Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix.
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- English Oak
- W Buick / E Walker
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117
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12/1 |
English Oak
Readily justified favouritism in Royal Ascot handicap (sole C&D attempt) last year, continuing his progress; inconsistent since but is interesting returned to this scenario with Haydock reappearance under his belt.
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- Ten Pounds
- T E Whelan / Harry Charlton
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115
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15/2 |
Ten Pounds
Campaigned only over 7f; pestered up front but stuck on well at Newmarket (seasonal debut) most recently, taking record to 4-6; doesn't need to lead; one for the shortlist, with further improvement plausible.
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- Jumby
- Charles Bishop / Eve Johnson Houghton
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116
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40/1 |
Jumby
Similar type to Witch Hunter, being a smart 7f performer on his day but without a win since 2023; has something to find on his Newmarket efforts this term and can be opposed.
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- Qirat
- Rossa Ryan / R M Beckett
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114
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7/1 |
Qirat
Record of 12112 over 7f features useful handicap performances at Goodwood (two wins, including reappearance) and Ascot (good second) last term; ran creditably in 1m Listed event final outing; strong contender.
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- Popmaster
- Jack Doughty / E Walker
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122
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16/1 |
Popmaster
Switches back to turf from AW; has plenty of Ascot form but two defeats in this race (down the field in 2022, seventh last year) emphasise that he's far more exposed than some of these rivals.
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- No Retreat
- Callum Shepherd / George Scott
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111
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10/1 |
No Retreat
Spells in Britain and UAE have resulted in overall form figures of 3222212; gelded since last run; sole attempt over 7f resulted in his win; interesting returned to this trip on debut for another new yard.
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- Ebt's Guard
- Lewis Edmunds / W Muir & C Grassick
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115
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14/1 |
Ebt's Guard
Gelded prior to reappearance success at Newbury, producing a career-best performance; however, has done all his winning over 1m and doesn't seem to be crying out for this drop back in distance.
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- Metal Merchant
- David Probert / J Channon
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117
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9/1 |
Metal Merchant
Last three wins over 1m, most recently the 2024 Spring Cup; however, finished a close fourth in major C&D handicap last July and could go well with Haydock reappearance under his belt.
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- Myal
- S H James / Steph Hollinshead
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115
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17/2 |
Myal
Collared towards the finish in the Spring Mile on reappearance; justified favouritism at Haydock since, taking record in 7f handicaps to 5-5; continues to climb the weights but commands respect kept to this trip.
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- Gleneagle Bay
- Hollie Doyle / Stephen Thorne
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114
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7/1 |
Gleneagle Bay
Irish 5yo who still has low mileage; ended last season with two good efforts that suggest he's capable of winning a useful handicap; Curragh reappearance run (1m) suggests this return to 7f will suit; major claims.
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- Silver Sword
- K Shoemark / Dylan Cunha
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112
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20/1 |
Silver Sword
All wins over 1m, the most recent at Meydan in March, and stays 1m2f; has come up short since returned to home soil and this drop back to 7f is unlikely to make a difference.
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- Noodle Mission
- Rob Hornby / E Smyth-Osbourne
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106
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50/1 |
Noodle Mission
Productive last term, mostly on AW, for new stable until form dipped the last twice; faces a stiffer task at this level on reappearance; gained sole turf win off a much lower mark.
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- Tolstoy
- Tom Kiely-Marshall / B Ellison
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114
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50/1 |
Tolstoy
Did well last summer, completing a 7f hat-trick at York and scoring over 1m on AW; not in the same form since and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.
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- Metaverse
- Harry Davies / D Menuisier
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114
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22/1 |
Metaverse
Has gained both handicap wins off 4lb lower, including at Kempton (7f, AW) last time; needs to prove he can defy the assessor and a jump in grade; now on career-high mark.
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- Diligent Resdev
- Joanna Mason / M & D Easterby
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115
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12/1 |
Diligent Resdev
Effective over 6f and 7f; record of 3-8 features a success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup; creditable third at Musselburgh on reappearance; faces a stiffer assignment in this grade but may do better still.
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- Hickory
- Saffie Osborne / J A Osborne
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117
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14/1 |
Hickory
Made the frame a few times over C&D, including in this contest last year, when with James Fanshawe; sold for 26,000gns since last run; however, he's a frustrating sort who hasn't won since 2022.
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- Mafnood
- Non Runner / George Baker
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112
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28/1 |
Mafnood
Campaigned mostly at longer trips (stays 1m3f); ran creditably at Epsom (8.5f) on stable/seasonal debut but has enough to prove in this hot 7f handicap; wears first-time cheekpieces; 2lb out of weights.
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