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- Commanche Falls
- Connor Beasley / M Dods
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115
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14/1 |
Commanche Falls
Two-time Stewards' Cup winner; no win since 2023 where he won a Group 3 and twice in Listed company; did run some fair races in defeat last year though and he's not handicapped out of things on even his 2024 best; he has needed the run on his reappearance in recent times though.
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- Strike Red
- Billy Garritty / R A Fahey
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112
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14/1 |
Strike Red
Usually manages to bag at least one nice prize a year and in 2024 it was a valuable York sprint in October (6f, soft; strong form); low-key return to action at Southwell three weeks ago and may need a bit more weight off his back.
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- Sergeant Wilko
- Oisin Murphy / K A Ryan
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111
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11/2 |
Sergeant Wilko
Four wins as a 3yo, including C&D and a big sprint handicap at Newmarket's July meeting; creditable effort behind Strike Red at York when last seen in October; gelded since; may well improve again this year but ground softer than good does seem to be the key to him.
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- Germanic
- Ryan Sexton / Miss J A Camacho
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110
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12/1 |
Germanic
Only raced six times for William Haggas, mainly at 7f (won an AW novice) but showing speed in the York handicap won by Strike Red on his first 6f run; sold for 140,000gns soon after; interesting recruit for his new yard but something to prove on good/faster.
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- Fivethousandtoone
- Rob Hornby / T D Easterby
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116
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14/1 |
Fivethousandtoone
Disappointed at Newcastle on Good Friday but that was a race in which little got into it from off the pace and he shouldn't be judged too harshly on it; infrequent turf winner but he's on a lowly mark in this sphere and 6f on good ground no problem; visor goes on for the first time since joining Tim Easterby; not ruled out.
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- Completely Random
- T E Whelan / Harry Charlton
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99
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9/2 |
Completely Random
Ran well on good to firm at Newmarket last May; gained his first handicap win when surging to the front in the final furlong in a 5f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; 6lb rise against stronger opposition asks a stiffer question but it is highly likely he has more to offer.
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- Billyjoh
- Frederick Larson / M Appleby
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117
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10/1 |
Billyjoh
Had some smart handicap form last year, placed at Royal Ascot and twice at Glorious Goodwood (including third in the Stewards' Cup); 3lb lower today and he should be sharper with his Doncaster reappearance behind him; best form on good to firm.
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- Akkadian Thunder
- David Probert / D O'Meara
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114
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11/1 |
Akkadian Thunder
All 12 runs over further, winning over 1m as a 3yo and two 7f handicaps for this yard last season; ended 2024 with some promising runs but he does have to prove himself over 6f and he might need slower ground at this distance.
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- Trilby
- Billy Loughnane / S England
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110
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6/1 |
Trilby
Made fine progress last year while leaving the impression there was still a fair bit more in the tank; endured a miserable run through on his Doncaster return but had no problem justifying favouritism in a 5f Beverley handicap ten days ago; 4lb rise less of a concern than quicker ground and deeper opposition; likely he's up to this level but would be more appealing on slower than good.
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- Havana Pusey
- Jack Doughty / J Gallagher
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114
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9/2 |
Havana Pusey
Conditions should suit and she has run with great credit in two runs this season, narrowly failing in a big field at Doncaster on her return and then doing best of those held up at Newbury two weeks ago; apprentice takes off a handy 3lb and she's a strong candidate.
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- Rousing Encore
- J P Sullivan / Mrs R Carr
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113
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12/1 |
Rousing Encore
Did well for Ruth Carr in the second half of 2024 and still has some handicapping scope; closely matched with Havana Pusey on their Newbury meeting but that opponent had the benefit of a recent run; each-way shout.
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