Returning pair Reach (second choice) and Zapphire should go well if fully primed but the percentage call is EPIDAVROS. This 4yo did well in turf handicaps for Katie Scott last year and should be spot on for this after a sound reappearance on AW 15 days ago. [Andrew Sheret]
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In decent form on the Flat last autumn but no significant impact in two handicap hurdles this winter and well beaten back on the level at Ripon on Thursday.
Well below par on final two starts but recorded two good placed efforts over 1m2f at York (good/good to soft) off 3lb higher at the start of last summer, including on reappearance; good shout if resuming in similar form.
Largely consistent record last year, including a win at Beverley (extended 1m, good to firm) in August; ended her season with creditable in-frame efforts over 1m on soft ground at Redcar and Newmarket; bold show likely if ready to roll after six months off.
Won Wolverhampton novice (9.4f) for Richard Hughes last August; failed to progress after, not helping herself by racing freely on occasions; sold for 5,500gns last month; best watched for new yard.
Off the mark at Cork (1m, yielding) last October in first-time blinkers, added to regular tongue-tie, but the effect of the headgear had worn off by the end of the year; resumes for new yard, minus the blinkers; the betting is perhaps the best guide to expectations.
Did well for Katie Scott last year, winning handicaps at Carlisle (1m, soft) and Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) in September; sound return to action when fifth of 12 on AW at Southwell (1m) 15 days ago and should be spot on for this.
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