A few of these like to be handy so expect a strong gallop. CLEVER AND CLASSY is one of the possible front-runners but last week's second at Gowran was over further. Bucky Larson is threatening to end his losing run and the veteran is second choice ahead of Cherry Pink and Browned Off.[Alistair Jones]
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On a losing run of 11 since making a winning debut in August 2023 for Godolphin; it hasn't been a complete washout for current connections and his mark continues to fall.
20-race maiden but ran well on a few occasions last year under varying conditions; goes well for Jimmy Dalton who claims 10lb; the absence is a concern.
Last two wins have been on heavy ground and hard to win with at the best of times with a strike-rate of 3-63; likes to lead and he's not the only one in this field.
Rated a lot higher when trained in Britain and returned to form with a near miss at Gowran (7f, heavy) where he went from the front; thereabouts with a repeat and he's not had many chances on turf.
Chelmsford winner last September for James Ferguson; left that yard for 7,000gns and it was her first run on heavy when tailed off at Gowran; may fare better this time.
A long time since his seventh career win but he was never far away when second of 15 at Gowran five days ago (1m, good); that was after a good run at Leopardstown and his turn could be near.
Won on good and the AW when trained in Britain; added a third career success a month ago at Dundalk where she went off pretty quick in the new blinkers and just held on (80-1); whether this will pan out so favourably is questionable.
Hadn't kicked on from her debut effort but last week's run at Gowran was more like it, where she was clear at one stage before being outpointed late on; that was over 1m and dropping to 7f could suit.