Although he's in a stronger-looking contest for the grade this time, MAN OF LA MANCHA (nap) can still prove well handicapped and capable of completing a quickfire double. Zarathos, who has solid claims, is second choice narrowly ahead of War Howl who looks interesting on this second start for The Horse Watchers. Most of the others are difficult to dismiss in terms of form/potential.[Steve Boow]
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Showed ability in AW novice events won by useful sorts who have boosted the form; proved comfortably ahead of his opening mark in Windsor handicap (1m, good to firm) last week; incurs a penalty but Jack Dace takes off 7lb; the type to improve further anyway; highly respected.
Six-race maiden who is proving consistent; short-head second over C&D (good) and very close third at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) since switched to turf from AW; up another 2lb but is threatening to win a race of this nature; solid chance.
Six-race maiden; sold out of Brian Meehan's yard for 20,000gns after final 2yo start; shaped encouragingly at Newcastle (7f, AW) on debut for shrewd new connections and is likely to build on that effort; dam's side suggests he'll stay this new trip; shortlisted.
Steady progress in 2yo maidens culminated in narrow success at Southwell (1m, AW); creditable third in Ripon handicap (1m, good) on reappearance; place possibilities off same mark.
Handicap debutant; good second in Windsor maiden (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, improving on his heavy-ground 2yo efforts; going one better requires further progress, which is possible.
Couple of AW wins for previous yard; creditable fifth, despite a tardy start, over 1m at Doncaster most recently (second run for new stable); however, likely needs some improvement to open his turf account.
Proving a consistent sort, having been placed in four of his five outings; creditable third at Doncaster (1m, good) latest, leading over 3f out until inside the final 1f; each-way claims off the same mark.
Made the frame in three 7f AW races last year, best RPR when going close the second time; open to progress in handicaps but market may prove best guide to expectations; lacks 2025 practice, unlike her rivals.
Best novice effort when second at Southwell (1m, AW); seemed to need the run at Windsor two weeks ago when back from a break on debut for new yard; heed the market signals now handicapping.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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