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– This looks a good opportunity for who drops in class and trip. He wasn’t beaten far in the 2,000 Guineas and last year was a close third in the Coventry at Royal Ascot. A repeat should be good enough in this company.
had no answer to the useful Invincible Army on his Ascot return but will be more at home in this grade. He is unexposed and probably capable of better.
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– A disappointing turnout with the one to beat. He scrambled home in a handicap over track and trip before chasing a stablemate on his return here in a Listed affair. That level of form is far superior to anything his two rivals have achieved. has looked progressive on the all-weather but has to prove himself on turf and impressive Nottingham winner may pose more of a threat. This well-bred type is the sort to improve again.
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– cannot be opposed despite conceding weight. He developed into a high-class performer last season, finishing second in the St Leger, and started this campaign with a narrow success in a Sandown Group Three event. has finished behind the selection both times they have met and may pose more of a threat. He is a consistent performer at this level and boasts form figures of 1132 on his four starts at this venue.
– This is a step up in grade for but he made a big impression when scoring on his debut over course and distance. His brother was a Group Three winner and he is also related to several useful types. Both and have solid form at this level. The latter
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lacks a recent outing but breeding suggests the step up to this trip should see improvement. Purser has won over track and trip and hails from an in-form stable.
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– The handicapper has taken no chances with raising him 8lb for his narrow Doncaster win. However, he does look a horse with bags of potential and, on breeding, the step up in distance should play to his strengths.
showed battling qualities to score at Newmarket and remains of interest along with who finished third. There may be more to come from
and today’s faster surface should help
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Communique. Newmarket YAFTA
– A competitive renewal and despite shouldering top weight, makes plenty of appeal. He rounded off last season with a couple of victories and started this one with an excellent second here. The return to this trip should suit
who could never go the pace at Chester. won narrowly at Bath and needs to improve again but that is not out of the question. It was soft when made all to score at Doncaster and today’s faster surface could be a problem.
Showmethedough, Tricksy Spirit *%+' Newbury RHODODENDRON.
– The drop back in trip may just help
She is a classy filly, who finished runner-up in both the 1,000 Guineas and Oaks last season. She ran well at the highest level subsequently and will strip fitter for her recent outing in France. There is a doubt over stamina at this distance, while Lincoln hero takes a further step up the ladder after his Group Two Sandown victory. He should make his presence felt along with who made great strides last year, winning a Group Two by five lengths.
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