Christian Williams looks to hold a strong hand with PLANNED PARADISE (nap), who was second in this race last term, taken to go one better by beating his in-form stablemate Fever Dream. Chemical Warfare and Ali Star Bert are two others to consider.[Colin Russell]
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Won eight races last season, three over 3m2f at Sedgefield, the latest off a 5lb lower mark last month on second run after wind surgery; has gone up from 76 to 120 in the last 12 months but stays well, acts on the ground and wouldn't rule him out.
Won two 3m1f handicap chases at Plumpton on his last two starts two seasons ago (good/good to soft); failed to finish in two runs last term; bit to prove.
Won handicaps chases over 3m2f and 3m on good/good to soft with blinkers on in November; bit below par when last seen; had wind surgery since; on a fair mark and one to consider.
Course winner in November 2023 (2m5f) whose latest success was over 3m2f at Sedgefield in October (good); bit disappointing since, including over hurdles when back after a break last time.
Runner-up off a 3lb lower mark in this race last year; has since won at Windsor (3m4f, soft); fair fifth at Cheltenham last time (3m4f, good); strong chance.
Has been running well this year, gaining a well-deserved win when scoring at Southwell last time (3m2f, good to soft); first run here and first attempt at this trip, but worth considering.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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