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SARDONICUS (nap), who has won his last two races at this venue. He made all on both occasions and the draw has been kind today. He was a length and a quarter too good for Foxy
Forever in December and despite the runner-up being 4lb better off, should confirm that form. Both Mokaatil and
Tropics were further behind and face a tough task at the weights. More of a threat may come from Shamshon. He has to overcome a poor draw but he is in rude health, having won three of his last five outings. He also remains well treated, having won off a 2lb higher mark on the all-weather in the past. -%+' A tight handicap and hat-trick-seeking
COOLAGH MAGIC (nb), trained by Richard Fahey gets the nod. This is a step up in class but he has improved for the drop to sprinting with victories at Newcastle and Southwell. He is up 6lb but he is in such good form that may not stop him. The form of the maiden that Liberation Day won here has been franked and he is tried in cheekpieces on his handicap debut. He showed plenty of pace, so the drop in trip may be a help not a hindrance.
Klass Action failed to build on her course success over five furlongs and she is also tried in cheekpieces. This is a drop in grade for Chelmsford winner
Lovin, who was out of her depth in a Chantilly Listed race. She has an absence to overcome but is worth noting in the market. .%('
All four can be given a squeak but WAR TIGER
(treble) may prove the stronger. He has improved with each run and was given a positive ride when making all to score over track and trip. He appears on a fair mark for his handicap debut. Blinkers seemed to do the trick for Gantier as he opened his account at Chelmsford. He had to work hard for that success but remains open to further improvement. So does
Water’s Edge. He failed by a nose to get off the mark off a 5lb lower rating at Lingfield before returning there and winning a novice. He got the run of the race on that occasion and will need to improve again but that is not out of the question.
Smoki Smoka is the only one that lacks a success but improved for the step into handicap