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is selected to defy top weight. He has been admirably consistent this season and ran well here in the Wokingham on his latest start. This will be harder for but he is on a five-timer and still improving.
will strip fitter after his recent outing and is a possible along with the first-time visored
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The well-bred looked useful when scoring over six furlongs here on debut and will improve. He should relish this extra furlong. A chance is taken with Salisbury winner
He caught the eye on his Newbury debut – a race that has worked out well – and confirmed that promise with a hard-fought success over this trip. Both
and got their acts together last time and hail from top yards, so can be expected to progress again.
An open renewal and a chance is taken that can return to his best. He has disappointed but was a close sixth in last year’s 2,000 Guineas and fourth in the Derby. The drop back to this trip could be the answer. had three of today’s rivals behind when second in the Queen Anne at the royal meeting and a repeat gives him every chance. French raider would be a player if handling the ground.
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The York race won by Above The Rest, who went on to Group Three glory, is a useful guide. Back in third was who races off the same mark and is consistent at this level and over this distance. Just behind him in fourth was who has improved for the step up in trip this season. The return to seven furlongs will help after a solid effort in the Wokingham and has a touch of class and is another possible. Should
win this, then it will only enhance the claims of Eqtidaar (2.15, Newmarket) in the July Cup. The selection finished fourth to him in the Commonwealth Cup and this is a big drop in class. was beaten a short head by at Haydock but now has a 3lb pull which should be enough to take his revenge. That pair look the most obvious threats though veteran who won this in 2014 and last year, holds his form well.
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won this in 2016 and was runner-up 12 months ago. He will appreciate the drop back to his optimum trip after two fruitless runs over a mile. Another to revert to sprinting is who has also struggled over further but was rated the best European juvenile last year after wins in the Middle Park and Dewhurst. He is one for the short list but finally fulfilled his potential in the Commonwealth Cup and can confirm placings with There was return to form for
in the King’s Stand and he is another that should make his presence felt.
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ran a shocker when last seen but is clear on official figures and does boast a course and distance success. looks the one for the forecast. He won the Old Newton Cup at Haydock last year and his recent second was a fair effort. The inconsistent has not won for five years but is the type to surprise if the others falter.
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This venue brings out the best in who has posted very good performances over seven furlongs on his last two starts. This is a step up in grade for who showed his 20-1 course and distance win was no fluke with a head second at Ayr. He’s in good form and so is
who has won two of his last three outings and is still well treated.
A competitive handicap but has run well in two hot handicaps this term, notably a second in the Britannia at Royal Ascot. The three horses that chased home at Sandown all scored next time out, giving that form a hefty boost. He is a threat along with who has improved for the drop back to this trip, winning at Yarmouth and Windsor. The in-form
looks the one to beat. He has won his last two races impressively over two furlongs further but has the speed over this trip. He carries a penalty but is due to a further 4lb in future, so is clearly well treated. The race should be run to suit who needs to come late and did exactly that when scoring over track and trip two outings ago. who was fourth to the selection at Ascot, will appreciate this drop in trip but is poorly drawn.
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