It will be interesting to see if there is money for French import Almeirinda on her debut for Venetia Williams, while Wild Goose (second choice) would be a player on his bumper form if putting his Plumpton mishap behind him. However, it's hard to get away from COURAGEOUS STRIKE who probably did too much in front when runner-up on his hurdles debut at Ffos Las. Dropping half a mile in trip should suit him.[David Bellingham]
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Runner-up in a point bumper just over a year ago and showed some ability in a Stratford bumper in October, but was beaten when falling at the last on hurdle debut over C&D (soft) in February; something to prove for now.
Showed promise when placed in both bumpers and was still in touch when hanging badly off the final bend on hurdles debut at Plumpton (2m, good; 6-4) 19 days ago; shortlisted if putting that behind him.
Showed promise in two starts over hurdles in France in 2023, the latest when second of eight at Lyon-Parilly (2m3f, very soft); makes her debut for her new yard after 23 months off having undergone wind surgery; market revealing.
Showed some ability when fourth of seven in a Musselburgh bumper (good to soft) five weeks ago, but may need a stiffer test than this over hurdles; stable won this two years ago.
Point/bumper winner who was far from disgraced when fifth of 15 on hurdles debut at Huntingdon (2m5f, good to soft) last time, but the drop in trip doesn't look ideal.
Dual winner at up to 1m4f on the Flat (RPR 85) and finished second of eight on hurdles debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) this month, having been well clear at one stage; may be better for that run and dropping in trip looks to be a positive; the one to beat.
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