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– This is a step up in grade for but he is selected to complete the hat-trick. The form of both his recent victories has been franked and he has the size and scope to progress further. That also applies to who was impressive when making all to score at Newbury – form which has since been boosted.
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– Last year’s winner, is 2lb higher and cannot be dismissed but is suggested. The piece of form that stands out is his Newbury fourth to Total Recall and a recent wind operation may also help. who was third 12 months ago, is a sound jumper and has solid form in staying races. He is a possible along with
who lacks experience over fences but appears well treated.
– The progressive and unexposed makes plenty of appeal. He was a tad disappointing in the Derby when seventh behind Masar but got back on track when winning a Group Three here last month. The tough
has had a hard season but continues to deliver and he is a threat along with
He drops in grade and trip after his third in the Irish St Leger and has been a model of consistency.
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– This is a drop in class for who won his
PROGRESSIVE: Young Rascal won a Group Three at Newbury last month
first three outings before a disappointing effort in the Triumph Hurdle. He looks a major player but has to concede weight and
may have his measure. He scored three times last season but his best bit of form was his second in an Aintree Grade One where was behind. The latter has a fitness advantage after an excellent second at Chepstow and has bits of form to suggest he could push the front two.
– It was a visually impressive performance from Mick Channon’s
to score by eight lengths on his Goodwood debut. That was backed up by a fast time and he has obvious claims at this longer trip. Another to catch the eye was who was equally exciting with a five-length Yarmouth win, again backed up by a very good time. He may just edge it today.
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gets the vote. He won three of his five outings last season, finishing with success in a Grade Two at Ayr. He is closely matched with on their running at Doncaster in January but the selection may prove just the stronger.
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– An impossible race to get a handle on as most of these sprinters have met over the season with differing results. gets the nod after his convincing success from at Haydock two outings ago. The latter is 6lb better off and is entitled to finish closer. Recent Ascot winner,
and who goes well for today’s rider, are others to consider.
– A very competitive race and a chance is taken with
He has shown improved form since stepped up to this trip and comes here after a string of solid performances, including three wins this year. has been finishing with some purpose on his last two starts suggesting this longer trip would help. He is a possible along with who was value for more than the winning margin last time.
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