The step up to 3m can be the catalyst for a first win from the lightly raced 6yo SKIFFLE MAN (nap), who stayed on well for a close second of 16 over 2m4f at Southwell on his handicap debut. Jukebox Fury also hails from a top yard and could be the main danger after his breakthrough win at Doncaster. Farmer Jimmy retains potential, while Wearapinkribbon could also be involved.[Ben Hutton]
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Off the mark at the 17th attempt over C&D (soft) in January, and fair fourth of 12 at Kelso (2m6f, soft) last month; ran well on good to soft ground here in December and there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.
Displayed improved form to beat his 13 rivals and win at Doncaster (3m, good) last month on his second handicap start; this lightly raced 6yo is in top hands and could take a 5lb rise in his stride.
Won on handicap debut over the extended 2m3f here (soft) last month; faded when upped to 2m7f at Bangor since and needs to prove his stamina, but the heavy ground may have been too much last time and he shaped like a stayer when winning here; retains potential; chance.
Lightly raced 6yo who has shown ability in bumpers and novice hurdles; with a good trainer and it's possible the first-time cheekpieces will help, but he was disappointing on handicap debut at Ayr in January.
Suited by the step up in trip when staying on for close second of 16 in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces (both retained) on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in December; this brother to 3m4f winner Tim Pat is open to further improvement now tackling 3m; could play leading role.
Point winner who kicked off rules career with two fair performances in late 2023; however, his form has gone the wrong way since and he was tailed off/pulled up towards the end of last year in his first two handicaps; hopes are pinned on wind op/cheekpieces prompting a transformation.
Took a step in the right direction with fair fourth of 11 at Newcastle (2m6f, soft) in January in his second handicap, but well beaten back there since (2m4f, good to soft); now 0-8 and others are more compelling.
10yo whose form has been mixed since he won at Kelso (2m5f, good) in October and he was well beaten in January last time; however, he's just 1lb higher than at Kelso and is fine at 3m; not ruled out.
Her mark continues to fall and she returned to form with an encouraging third at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in November in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); however, she's since been well beaten at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and is back to having something to prove.
Snapped a long losing sequence on this month's stable debut at Huntingdon (3m1f, good to soft), when wearing a first-time visor (retained) on his first outing since wind surgery; runs off 4lb higher today and could have more to offer for this yard; respected.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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