Grand Duchess Olga could go well now that she is back off her last winning mark and she could enjoy the run of the race, while Moon Over The Sea is also shortlisted given his liking for this track. However, it's hard to oppose SLOWDOWNBARNEY (nap) whose stable was successful with both of its runners here earlier in the month, including with this gelding who scored by nearly 5l over this trip. A 7lb rise may well not be enough to stop him from following up.[David Bellingham]
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Winless in his first 15 starts, but was showing improved form prior to winning by nearly 5l over C&D 12 days ago; raised 7lb for that but should still be hard to beat in his bid for a follow-up.
Showed ability in a couple of 1m4f Southwell novices for the Crisfords around this time last year, but has regressed in four outings for this yard and is now 0-8; stamina still not proven either.
Won three times on turf last year and also twice over hurdles in November; unplaced in eight starts on the AW, though, and last four efforts on artificial surfaces have been poor; look elsewhere.
Did well over 16.5f on Tapeta after November, finishing first past the post in four of his five starts here and at Southwell; hasn't run very well in his last two outings elsewhere, though, and hopes pinned on the return here rekindling the fire.
Back off the same mark as when winning at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) last summer and has been placed in six of her nine outings since, including three times over C&D; may get her own way in front and no surprise if she runs well.
Five wins around here including when stepped up to this trip for the first time in a steadily run event last month; still has stamina to prove in a truly run race over this far, but he is only 2lb higher so has to make the shortlist.
Three of his four wins have come over C&D, the latest in February; fair fourth of nine behind a stablemate of Slowdownbarney here a fortnight ago, but more needed if he is to resume winning ways.
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