C&D winner Boy George (second choice) is an interesting contender with his 162-day absence not appearing to be an issue, while Seraphic is respected back on the Flat. The vote, however, goes to FOREST SPIRIT who remains unexposed on turf and should appreciate the return to this slightly longer trip.[David Bellingham]
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Won twice over 1m4f on the AW in March and showed she could handle turf when third of eight at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 15 days ago; the return to this slightly longer trip should suit and she's respected down 1lb.
Hasn't been with this yard for long; held over hurdles ten days ago, but had previously got the better of a subsequent winner on the Flat at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm); has won over this far on the AW and one for the shortlist.
C&D winner who hasn't been seen in 162 days, but he has been successful after a much longer absence; just 1lb above his last winning mark and could go well.
Fair effort when fourth of nine on his return from 212 days off at Bath (11.6f, good to firm) last month (winner has gone in again three times since), but a record of 2-35 sounds a note of caution.
Unraced at two; off the mark at the fifth attempt at Brighton (1m4f, soft) last September; the race didn't pan out her way on last month's Lingfield return (1m4f, AW) but she has something to prove if the ground remains fast.
Usually seen at Bath and just 1lb higher than when winning there (11.6f, firm) last August, but that her only success in 37 starts and she's been in and out since; others more convincing.
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