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Selection |
Form |
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- Minella Rescue
- James Bowen / G Hanmer
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131
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7/2 |
Minella Rescue
Excelled himself when coming from a long way off the pace to take second in Grade 1 at last month's Aintree festival (3m, good) but may have been flattered by the way that race panned out and was soundly beaten in Perth Listed race three weeks later; could be vulnerable under top weight on handicap return.
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- Secret Trix
- S Bowen / O Murphy
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135
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11/4 |
Secret Trix
Gained two of his six hurdling wins over C&D and will be suited by today's good ground; not at best when last seen in the autumn, though, and is still on a fairly tough mark.
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- Bucko's Boy
- Joe Anderson / Jamie Snowden
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135
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6/1 |
Bucko's Boy
Returned from layoff with comfortable win at Worcester (2m7f, good) last June and made the frame on his next three outings (twice over C&D); returns from latest absence on career-high mark but good 3lb claimer Joe Anderson is enlisted; no surprise if he features.
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- West To The Bridge
- Miss Heidi Palin / D Skelton
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132
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15/2 |
West To The Bridge
Veteran who responded well to refitted cheekpieces when scoring at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) in February, his tenth hurdling success; didn't run badly when fourth of seven here (2m4f, good) a fortnight ago and will be fine over today's trip but would appeal much more on slower ground.
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- Farnoge
- Freddie Gingell / P F Nicholls
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132
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8/1 |
Farnoge
Disappointed in both chases during very light campaign last season but looked very promising as a novice hurdler (including on good ground) during the 2023-24 campaign and it will be interesting to see whether he can get his career back on track now back over hurdles after a break.
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- Wa Wa
- Lewis Saunders / O Murphy
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130
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5/2 |
Wa Wa
Ex-Irish 10yo who came good for Olly Murphy at third attempt, staying on to score from off the pace at Perth (3m2f, good to soft; first run after wind op) last month; should be fine on the faster ground here; shortlisted.
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