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Alan King may have missed the target at last week’s Cheltenham Festival but
(nb) can continue the excellent current run of success for the Wiltshire-based trainer. Following her win in an Irish point-to-point, the mare made an impressive debut over hurdles at Fontwell when beating the useful Bullfrog last month.
from the in-form Anthony Honeyball yard, represents the danger. She had a simple task last time out when beating her solitary rival, Little Rich, at Fontwell but had earlier posted some useful performances.
After his solid performance in the Eider Chase at Newcastle,
(nap) is the clear choice for this marathon event at the Sussex course. This consistent performer finished an excellent third behind Crosspark at Newcastle and a repeat of that run will enable him to take this in the capable hands of the Rex Dingle. He had a hard race on that occasion but has had over three weeks to recover from his exertions. The handicapper put him up a pound for that effort but that should not be a problem with Dingle claiming his 5lb riding allowance. The expected danger will come from who has shown some decent form in the past but his recent efforts do not inspire confidence. Also, he is plenty high enough in the weights. The consistent Enjoy Responsibly also needs a drop in the weights.
Charlie Mann, responsible for Morney Wing, can make it a double with
(treble). This former smart hurdler – rated superior to today’s rivals over timber – is back over fences and his chasing experience of the past should enable him to take this moderate affair. On his most recent run over fences he finished a respectable second behind Treshnish at Newcastle in December.
opened his account over fences at Fontwell, but was a huge disappointment on his following outing at Stratford a week ago when a well-beaten fourth behind Timoteo in a weak contest.