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Selection |
Form |
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Guide |
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- Lyrical Genius
- K Brogan / Mrs S J Humphrey
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106
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14/1 |
Lyrical Genius
Competitive first two efforts this season over 2m7f and 3m5f; however, a lesser show last month made it 0-14 over fences and there's not been a win since a novice hurdle in 2021.
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- Mister Barclay
- Jordan Nailor / T Symonds
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99
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4/1 |
Mister Barclay
Ran well almost every time in handicap hurdles and runner-up over C&D last May on his only chase start, despite needing to improve his jumping; overall improvement might be required on return to chasing but it may well be possible.
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- Hobb's Delight
- C O'farrell / N P Mulholland
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106
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9/2 |
Hobb's Delight
Sent chasing over 3m+ for last four starts, beaten a nose on first occasion and good second with first-time headgear at Catterick on latest; that requires respect but worse than good to soft ground would be a worry.
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- Elle Est Beau
- Tristan Durrell / D Skelton
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11/4 |
Elle Est Beau
Cheekpieces have been installed this season, with a good second at Southwell (2m4f, good) on first occasion but she was not in quite the same form on soft ground on either start since; stamina to prove after one attempt at 3m (last March) and improvement is needed on this chase debut.
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- Danny The Fence
- D Meyler / K Thornton
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98
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5/1 |
Danny The Fence
One of two declared by his Irish trainer for this meeting; first-time blinkers were added to tongue-tie when he shot back to some form in fourth of 19 for handicap chase at Fairyhouse (3m2f, soft) two weeks ago; could still do with brushing up his jumping but he looks of renewed interest, particularly given last season's better form over hurdles.
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- Hot Rod Lincoln
- Nick Scholfield / S Hodgson
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102
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14/1 |
Hot Rod Lincoln
Lost his form for Harry Fry and, following wind surgery, beaten about 20l when fourth in his two runs for new yard; wore cheekpieces for those last two starts; down the weights but needs a major revival.
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- Ronnies Reflection
- Harry Bannister / B I Case
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106
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13/2 |
Ronnies Reflection
Had two wind operations last year; sent handicap chasing since and vastly more competitive on two of those three starts, winning at Leicester (extended 2m6f, soft; up 4lb today) on latest; that was encouraging but it's also not forgotten that he ran no race on penultimate start.
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- Dunworley
- Tom Broughton / N Kent
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106
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17/2 |
Dunworley
Made his handicap debut last March and is now 19lb lower, having been well held when he took minor honours on last three outings; probably stays 3m but arguably needs better than soft ground; tongue-tie and cheekpieces are now given a first go.
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- Elfride
- Toby Wynne / R T Phillips
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22/1 |
Elfride
Won over hurdles here (2m7f, good to soft) in May 2023 but she's generally struggled since; a career best is probably needed on this chase debut from 2lb out of the handicap.
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