Bloodhound is respected off the same mark as when runner-up last time, as is National Health who has been running consistently well lately, albeit in lower grade. Market support for the 2022 winner Avarice would be interesting, but COME ON JOHN looks a safer option having been mainly consistent since his last win. He is off the same mark as when a close second six days ago.[David Bellingham]
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All three Flat starts in December, improving on her first two efforts when third of eight in a Southwell novice (1m3f, Tapeta); more needed on handicap debut, but at least she is unexposed.
Still 5lb higher than when winning at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in October, but has been mainly consistent in the meantime, going down by less than a length here (9.5f) six days ago; no problem with the return to further and respected from the same mark.
All three AW wins have come at Southwell, the latest when making just about all over this trip last month; only 3lb higher, but plenty went his way there and he has finished out of the frame in four visits here.
0-12 under rules, but has been placed in his last three starts in 0-50 classified events around here, the latest over this trip three weeks ago; has a bit more to do back in a handicap but he is still a contender on those efforts.
Ten-race maiden who made the frame a couple of times on turf for David Menuisier as a 3yo, but hasn't beaten many in four starts on the AW since joining this yard; cheekpieces need to make a difference.
Minor form in two bumpers and well beaten in three AW maidens at about 1m; makes his handicap debut for respected trainer/jockey combination, but not sure the big step up in trip is the answer.
Has failed to beat a rival at big odds in four starts over 6f-9.5f on turf/AW; stamina-laden pedigree suggests the longer trip should suit, but she still needs to find a deal of improvement.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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