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- Kind Of Kiss
- Daniel Muscutt / K P De Foy
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92
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9/1 |
Kind Of Kiss
Ex-French 4yo who has shaped well at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in last two British starts, close fourth when favourite for Vase contest on Good Friday latest; frame possibilities off same mark returned to turf.
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- Gloucestershire
- S M Levey / M Meade
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97
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20/1 |
Gloucestershire
Fairly consistent and is capable of being involved off current mark; however, lacks recent match practice (off since November) and hasn't won for over three years; not the percentage call.
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- Burrito
- Benoit D L Sayette / J & T Gosden
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93
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4/1 |
Burrito
Raced twice in his first season last year, winning at Newmarket (1m2f, good) then beaten favourite at Chester where the slower ground perhaps wasn't ideal; gelded since; has a good pedigree, represents major yard and remains open to progress; interesting handicap debutant.
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- Nap Hand
- L Morris / A King
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101
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12/1 |
Nap Hand
Disappointing at Newbury in latest hurdles attempt; however, scored over C&D (heavy) last October, taking record in Flat turf events to 3-8, and may improve further in this sphere; has won on good to firm.
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- Prometeo
- Hollie Doyle / M Botti
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91
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14/1 |
Prometeo
Ended his 2024 campaign with a hat-trick, scoring narrowly at Southwell (1m2f, AW) the final time and taking overall record to 4-11; this progressive sort is effective on turf and one to consider.
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- Sovereign Sea
- Ray Dawson / R Varian
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12/1 |
Sovereign Sea
Form figures read 1222, all at about 1m on AW; good second in Southwell handicap most recently; gives the impression he'll stay this new trip; likely player off same mark, assuming he transfers ability to turf.
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- Royal Approval
- Oisin Murphy / A M Balding
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92
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12/1 |
Royal Approval
Came up short at Doncaster (1m2f) last time, failing to transfer the form of his two winter AW wins back to turf; faces another competitive field and has something to prove.
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- Eagle Day
- Callum Shepherd / P D Evans
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89
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80/1 |
Eagle Day
Exposed 5yo who has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf and returns to this sphere off a difficult mark; has lacked consistency this year; opposed.
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- Sweet Reward
- Rob Hornby / J G Portman
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102
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8/1 |
Sweet Reward
The oldest contender in this field but retains plenty of ability and beat Yokohama in C&D contest (good) on seasonal debut; has a sound record in this race (second in 2023, fourth in 2024); solid claims.
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- Silent Age
- Jim Crowley / Ian Williams
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100
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20/1 |
Silent Age
Campaigned mostly on AW; won his first two races (for previous yard) but 0-6 since and finished behind Kind Of Kiss on Good Friday most recently; less convincing than others.
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- Expert Witness
- Joe Leavy / P R Chamings
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97
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16/1 |
Expert Witness
Has shown steadily progressive form (421) this term for new yard, winning at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) most recently; however, campaigned largely in lower grades and now goes into deeper waters.
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- Beauld As Brass
- P Cosgrave / George Baker
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97
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17/2 |
Beauld As Brass
Regular slow-starter but that hasn't stopped him from completing a quickfire four-timer (1m2f/1m4f) this spring, looking better than ever; gained last two wins in comfortable style at Bath and Leicester; has to be feared in current form, even with a double penalty.
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- Into Battle
- Hector Crouch / E Walker
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102
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13/2 |
Into Battle
Good fifth in the London Gold Cup over C&D a year ago, on the back of maiden/novice wins; no further progress since but ran very encouragingly when favourite at Haydock (1m2f, good) on reappearance, finishing a close fourth despite traffic issues; respected off unaltered mark.
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- Azahara Palace
- Harry Davies / H Morrison
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102
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9/1 |
Azahara Palace
Four-time 1m winner; has form figures of 323 since upped to 1m2f, most recently an unlucky third when favourite at Haydock (1m2f, good; would likely have won with a clearer run) on seasonal debut; that latest effort makes her a similar type to Into Battle; one for the shortlist.
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- Yokohama
- Lewis Edmunds / J Butler
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99
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14/1 |
Yokohama
Record of 0-12 since debut success but is threatening to put that right, having finished a close second at Newbury and Haydock since being gelded; ties in with Sweet Reward and Into Battle on those efforts; possibilities off bottom weight.
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