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Record over C&D reads 12118 and the disappointing run is easy to excuse as the ground was much slower than he cares for; two promising efforts in 2025 and he's a strong contender.
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3
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5/1
9/2
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5/1
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Went agonisingly close over C&D last July (beaten by Brave Nation) when rated 9lb higher; put some low-key runs in Bahrain behind him when third of nine at Thirsk three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); wasn't so well positioned as reopposing runner-up Equity Law there and he can reverse the placings today; high on the list.
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11
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6/1
5/1
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11/2
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Quiet on AW over the winter but that didn't do his mark any harm; in better form back on turf, winning at Musselburgh in April (5f, good) and finishing fifth in a strong York handicap last month (blinkered first time); one of a number of front-runners in the field.
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11/2
13/2
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6/1
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Spotlight :
She has struggled in two of her three runs for Karl Burke but they were in Listed company and she ran well in a 6f handicap at Ascot in between; she has a bit more to prove over this trip though.
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5
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(1) |
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8/1
15/2
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8/1
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Made all when beating Brave Nation in the corresponding race 12 months ago and he returns off a 1lb lower mark; been running creditably this spring but he'll have to do some work to dominate a field featuring some other quick horses.
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14
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12/1
11/1
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10/1
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Spotlight :
Didn't progress for Andrew Balding last year but he's run three solid races in defeat for new connections, latterly second of nine at Thirsk; not sure to confirm those placings with third-placed Squealer.
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4
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9/1
10/1
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11/1
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Three 5f wins in the first half of 2024; fitted with a tongue-tie for his seasonal return at Haydock last month and ran creditably for third; more will be needed this time.
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2
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14/1
12/1
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14/1
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Back to the same mark as when winning a soft-ground handicap at the Leger meeting here last September (6.5f); down the field in two runs this season and not sure he's in the form required to take this.
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11/1
12/1
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14/1
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Spotlight :
Not straightforward but a flat 5f suits him well and he looked better than ever at Nottingham last month (5f, good to firm); similar form when second at Southwell last week; cheekpieces now tried.
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8
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(4) |
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22/1
20/1
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18/1
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Ran well when second at Newcastle on his seasonal return (5f, AW) but he hasn't built on it since; this is easier than his latest York assignment but others are preferred for win purposes.
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9
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18/1
20/1
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18/1
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Spotlight :
Looked a classy prospect early in his career but things haven't gone smoothly in recent seasons; may yet come good again this year but perhaps on slower ground.
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12
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(11) |
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20/1
22/1
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25/1
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Spotlight :
Game effort to win at Thirsk three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); that was his fourth win from seven starts since fitted with cheekpieces and another good run would be no surprise.
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13
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(12) |
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22/1
25/1
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28/1
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Spotlight :
This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.
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10
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(13) |
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28/1
33/1
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40/1
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Veteran who was only seen four times in 2024, the latest when well beaten in the corresponding race; down in the weights but not a solid option.
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1/5 Odds 4
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