No. |
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Selection |
Form |
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Guide |
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- Robusto
- R Kingscote / Eve Johnson Houghton
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85
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6/1 |
Robusto
Record of 4-13 on AW, the most recent win last July; ended his 2024 campaign on a low note but rebounded with close second at Kempton (2m) on reappearance; likely player off same mark.
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- Pleasant Man
- Warren Fentiman / L A Mullaney
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87
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9/2 |
Pleasant Man
Hasn't won on Flat since 2021; however, went close here (1m3f) last week on third run for new stable and he's due to go back up 1lb in future; stays 1m6f and holds a fighting chance.
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- Nibiru
- Dylan Hogan / Jack Jones
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88
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9/1 |
Nibiru
Ex-Irish veteran who scored here (2m) last month on second Flat start for new yard, taking AW record to 3-14; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 1lb.
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- Optician
- Rossa Ryan / S Lycett
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85
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10/3 |
Optician
Campaigned mostly at Wolverhampton in this sphere but went very close in sole Southwell attempt; recent form includes a December win that took his record under Rossa Ryan to 3-4; respected.
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- Sir Geoff Hurst
- Daniel Muscutt / C Johnston
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80
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11/1 |
Sir Geoff Hurst
Four-race maiden who showed clear promise at Newcastle (12.5f; back from lengthy layoff) then possibly bounced at Kempton later in December; rested 44 days since and may progress.
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- Educator
- Hollie Doyle / Miss H C Knight
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87
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11/1 |
Educator
Modest efforts over hurdles for new stable; 0-5 on AW but finished second off 3lb higher over C&D on most recent attempt in this sphere; attractively handicapped.
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- Swinging London
- S M Levey / J Mackie
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85
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3/1 |
Swinging London
Held on by half a length in Class 5 contest over C&D last Friday, making it three wins from last four starts; incurs 4lb penalty and goes back up in grade but warrants respect in current form.
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- Percy Willis
- Hector Crouch / Jedd O'keeffe
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84
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16/1 |
Percy Willis
Has done all his winning at about 1m4f; ran respectably behind the chief form contenders at Newcastle last week; stamina to prove back up in distance.
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