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- Masterclass
- Cam Hardie / P T Midgley
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62
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9/1 |
Masterclass
On reduced mark and he returned after wind surgery with fair fifth in big field at Thirsk (6f, good) last month; could get involved if he can build on that but last win was in November 2023 and he's 1-20 on AW.
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- Stroxx
- Billy Garritty / L Bailey
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65
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15/2 |
Stroxx
Overall record of 3-64 but he's won twice at 5f (Tapeta/turf) this year and was a good front-running fourth over 6f at Redcar (beaten less than 2l) ten days ago; remains well handicapped on his old form and he's a big player back in trip.
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- Street Life
- Jack Nicholls / P Morris
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71
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5/1 |
Street Life
Eight-time AW winner who has got back on track with placed efforts at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in last two runs; this is a quick turnaround after his third Monday but he has a better draw this time and he's respected.
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- Lynwood Lad
- T P Queally / G & J Moore
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66
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7/1 |
Lynwood Lad
All three wins have been at 6f on AW; ended a lengthy losing run in a classified event at Wolverhampton in March but he's been well held in both runs since; had traffic issues at Lingfield last time but his style can depend on luck and this drop to 5f is a concern.
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- Shades Of May
- George Bass / M D I Usher
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68
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13/2 |
Shades Of May
Seven-race maiden who has finished down the field in classified events (7f, AW) in his last two starts; continues to drop down the weights but he needs to raise his game back at this trip.
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- Arlington
- Harrison Shaw / B Smart
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69
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13/2 |
Arlington
Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta), who has had three seconds there this year including over this trip; struggled back on turf last time but he still looks on a workable mark and could bounce back on this return to AW.
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- Maveric's Magic
- D Swift / S Spencer
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67
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16/1 |
Maveric's Magic
Runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in February but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 11l at Newcastle last time; that took his record to 0-11 and others are more convincing; hood worn in last two runs is removed.
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- Sir Benedict
- P J McDonald / Mrs Stella Barclay
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73
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7/1 |
Sir Benedict
Three wins last year, including two over C&D; now 8lb lower than for his last success but he's been up and down this year and has been well held in last two runs; this drop back in trip is a positive but he needs to turn things around.
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- Marcus
- R Kingscote / C Wallis
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67
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12/1 |
Marcus
Plenty of placed efforts in handicaps but he's still a maiden after 16 starts and he's not been seen since the autumn; returns after 164 days off and will need to be near his best to make a serious impact.
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- Kipp Kelly
- David Probert / D Shaw
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69
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9/4 |
Kipp Kelly
Another 16-race maiden but he's dropped a long way in the weights and was runner-up at Wolverhampton (5f; Street Life third) on Monday; that was an eyecatching effort from off the pace and has claims if he can repeat that form.
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