The vote goes to HARSWELL DUKE, who has shown clear signs of a revival the last twice and remains very well handicapped on his peak form. Ey Up Its The Boss, who ties in closely with the selection on a line through Do I Dream, is second choice ahead of Astral Spirit, Dream Pirate and Star Shield.[Steve Boow]
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Possibly out of his depth in Class 3 last time; generally consistent and has place possibilities back down in grade, provided the pick of his winter AW form is transferred back to turf.
Mostly regressive in Irish maidens for Dermot Weld; sold for 45,000gns since last run; well treated on early promise and needs a market check on stable/handicap debut.
Well handicapped on best form but needs to step up on this year's AW efforts; last four wins in that sphere; others have stronger claims on recent evidence.
All wins on soft/heavy but has performed well on faster ground; close second at Pontefract six days ago, confirming that he's back in better form; won last year's Spring Mile off 11lb higher and remains attractively weighted; warrants respect.
Acts on any ground; solid reappearance at Ripon (1m) where he was beaten only a neck by a mare who beat Harswell Duke by the same margin at Pontefract four days later; 1-1 at this venue; strong contender.
Has done all his winning on AW, most recently off this mark in February; below form since; placed in last two turf attempts (last July) and has each-way possibilities on that evidence.
Ran respectably in reapplied blinkers at Windsor (1m, good) two weeks ago, taking form figures in this headgear to 11292; interesting off same mark, especially if the ground is slow; both wins on soft.
May be sharper with Southwell (6f) reappearance under his belt; has form at 1m but should be more interesting when back over 7f, having done all his winning at that trip.
Acts on any going; has made the frame in most outings (AW/turf) this year, one place behind Harswell Duke at Pontefract latest; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last June; one to consider.
Consistent maiden in her first season last year, solid second off this mark at Doncaster (7f, heavy) on final outing; threatening to win a race of this nature and is one for the shortlist on reappearance.
Failed to progress from his novice success for previous stable; debut for new yard didn't go smoothly (stumbled early, met some traffic) but he was 100-1 for that race; market can guide.
Scored twice on AW during the winter then held his form well in that sphere until disappointing last time; may rebound but he's still seeking a first success on turf.
Ex-Dermot Weld; off the mark at Gowran Park (1m, good) last September then form dipped in last two runs; sold for 72,000gns since; follow the market signals on debut for new yard.
Faced a tough task (well held) in the Spring Mile last time and this is a more suitable level; however, there is still a question mark over his current form.
Largely consistent on AW since rejoining this stable; has frame possibilities, provided he continues in the same vein, but doesn't look the likeliest winner; 0-19 on turf.
Campaigned on AW for current yard, respectable second off this mark at Newcastle (1m) most recently; ideally needs a dry surface back on turf, having gained his Irish wins in good/good to firm.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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