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- Kart D'Estruval
- Harry Skelton / D Skelton
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103
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15/8 |
Kart D'Estruval
Won in France (2m2f, heavy) last March on his second start; flopped at 1-3 at Wetherby (2m3f, good) in November on stable debut but reportedly made a respiratory noise and has since had wind surgery; retains potential for top yard and could bounce back with a big run on handicap debut.
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- Maxcel
- Charlie Hammond / Mrs M Rowley
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119
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9/1 |
Maxcel
Won two in a row last June (2m, good/good to soft) and he's much better than he showed in the Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good) in July; however, this is his first run since and he's unproven on the forecast soft going.
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- Zambezi Fix
- Sean Houlihan / B J Llewellyn
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122
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17/2 |
Zambezi Fix
He's down to a mark 3lb lower than when winning at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) last April and is also effective on soft ground; not devoid of spark this season but this 10yo hasn't been shaping as though a win is imminent.
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- Jackpot D'athou
- Lorcan Murtagh / P F Nicholls
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123
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12/1 |
Jackpot D'athou
Lightly raced 6yo who won two novice hurdles last season; in top hands and could get back on track at some stage but he's been very disappointing in his three handicaps and has plenty to prove.
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- Got Grey
- C J Todd / D Skelton
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120
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5/1 |
Got Grey
His best form has come on good ground and Harry Skelton rides stablemate Kart d'Estruval; however, hinted at promise on soft going and was progressive last August-October after joining this yard; didn't see out 2m4f at Aintree when last seen and he's of interest on his first run since a wind op.
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- Celtic Art
- Lorcan Williams / J Scott
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123
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5/1 |
Celtic Art
Three hurdle wins (1m7f/2m, good to soft/soft), the latest in November 2023 when 2lb higher; fair fourth off this mark at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft) in November last time and this shorter trip can help; in with a shout.
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- Sao Carlos
- Jack Tudor / O Murphy
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121
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9/2 |
Sao Carlos
Bumper winner who scored at Wetherby (2m, soft) last January on his second hurdle start; hasn't kicked on from there but he didn't run badly on his reappearance at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) in December and this lightly raced 7yo may have benefited from the subsequent wind op; possible contender.
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- Pozo Emery
- Mr S Lee / L Morgan
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122
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18/1 |
Pozo Emery
10yo who is very lightly raced for his age; won at Southwell (2m4f, good) last May and has also scored on heavy ground; however, he failed to threaten over hurdles then fences last June and this is his first outing since.
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- Casi Crudo
- J J Burke / A M Hales
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117
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12/1 |
Casi Crudo
Has returned this winter from an absence and his two comeback starts have yielded a heavy defeat and an early unseat; needs to prove how much ability he retains but this 6yo has time on his side and is well handicapped on his best 2023 efforts; not written off.
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- Storming Nelson
- Lucy Gardner / Mrs S Gardner
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116
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28/1 |
Storming Nelson
Won a novice hurdle at Exeter (2m, heavy) last January but unable to get competitive in handicaps since, finishing pulled up/tailed off the last twice; dramatic turnaround is needed in first-time tongue-tie.
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