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Well-bred 4yo who showed improved form in his second handicap when narrowly denied by the progressive Steel Tiger at Chelmsford (1m6f) on Good Friday; that is solid form and he could still be well treated after a 3lb nudge; Ryan Moore retains the ride.
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11/2
6/1
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11/2
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Three handicap wins as a 3yo and made a good return to action when third of 13 over the extended 1m4f at Musselburgh (good) 31 days ago, form which has been boosted; drawn wider than ideal but still a must for the shortlist.
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12
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7/1
13/2
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6/1
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Displayed a slightly awkward head carriage but still plenty to like about his 1m2f Redcar handicap debut and reappearance success last month, keeping on in a style which suggests this longer trip ought to be within range; raced only on good or soft on turf to date so the likely quick ground asks a different question but he should have more to offer.
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8/1
15/2
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Won 1m4f Newbury handicap on good last summer; ended 2024 with a good second on AW at Southwell (1m6f) in November; each-way claims if resuming in similar form.
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11
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17/2
8/1
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17/2
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Had 1m2f/1m3f wins on good ground last May/June and he's now back to his last winning mark; reappearance third at Haydock was creditable and he should be competitive assuming the outside stall isn't too big an inconvenience.
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9/1
17/2
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9/1
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Nothing like the force of old but showed he's down to a mark he can be very competitive from when a close second at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm) ten days ago; goes off the same mark but this is a stronger race.
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11/1
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11/1
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Competitive in defeat from 1m4f to 2m during the winter but last two efforts below par; tackles turf for the first time since a well-held sixth on his 2022 debut.
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18/1
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Ran respectably on AW Flat at the end of March and creditable third over hurdles at Ayr last month; fitted with a first-time tongue-tie and visor combination here; his stable won this Kihavah in 2022 and 2023.
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16/1
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Made a good return to action for his in-form stable when second of ten at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) on reappearance three weeks ago but a 4lb rise from the handicapper doesn't make his task any easier.
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20/1
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25/1
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Three 1m2f wins last year and also third here in the autumn; a little below his best when fourth on both outings this season but back on a fair mark if returning to his peak form; this is his first attempt at 1m4f.
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25/1
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25/1
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Ended 2024 with two wins at Newcastle (1m2f/1m4f) and creditable placed efforts back at Newcastle and on turf at Pontefract this spring; former C&D winner.
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28/1
33/1
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28/1
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Four 1m2f wins last year on good/good to firm; weakened into a below-par fifth on his 1m2f Pontefract reappearance but should strip fitter now; below par on his previous attempt at 1m4f.
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22/1
25/1
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28/1
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Last won in July 2023 and is 0-11 for current yard; respectable fifth on both starts this year but suspicion the wait for the next win will go on.
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50/1
66/1
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50/1
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Ended 2024 in reasonable form under both codes but he was below par on last month's reappearance; others are more obvious.
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66/1
50/1
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66/1
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Fourth win of 2024 when getting up in the final strides over 2m here in July; creditable third at Newcastle (2m again) in August; returns for a new stable over a shorter trip; likely best watched.
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