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Newbury – SPEEDO BOY
It is quite possible that
is still ahead of the handicapper. He looked well treated judged on his Flat rating before scoring at Cheltenham and a 6lb rise is not harsh. Conditions are slower but he did win on soft ground in France. Hat-trick-seeking
is from the family of Best Mate. His future lies over fences but he starts handicap life on a fair mark and can only improve.
The bubble has burst judged on his last two outings. There is no doubting his class when he gets it right and he will still prove the main threat to dual Champion Hurdle winner
He won this 12 months ago in a canter and comes here on a winning streak that
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stretches to 10. This is no shoo-in but he does look the most likely winner.
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Newbury – GLOBAL CITIZEN
A competitive renewal and gets the nod. He has to overcome top weight but made a promising return at Ascot and the yard, which won this race last year, is in cracking form. has won his last four races and is clearly progressing. He will make his presence felt along with
He is unbeaten at the track, having won both his starts here last season and may have got in here on a fair mark.
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There is quality rather than quantity in this year’s renewal.