The filly CARLYLE SQUARE (nap) went close on her handicap debut at Doncaster despite the steady gallop being against her, and she can go one better. Antelope ran well at Yarmouth last time on his first crack at 1m2f and is second choice ahead of Must Believe, who has a big shout on his AW form but needs to prove himself on turf.[Ben Hutton]
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Tailed off last year on both turf runs and something to prove now back on grass, but he went close in a first-time visor (retained) at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month and will be bang there if reproducing that form.
Won Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, AW) last September on third and final 2yo start; ran okay when sixth of eight there (9.4f) last month on her second outing of the season, but needs another step forward today.
Promising second on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September; perhaps the first-time headgear will help things click again but he's been disappointing on both runs this season (7f/1m, AW; handicap debut last time).
Fair fourth of six at 125-1 here (1m, heavy) last October on second start and on that evidence his opening mark is realistic; however, he was well beaten on last month's reappearance in a novice at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) and his claims aren't compelling on the back of that.
Well beaten on two of his three starts last year but in between he showed ability when sixth of nine at Doncaster (7f, good to soft); pedigree provides optimism regarding the step up in trip on handicap debut; not ruled out.
Outpaced in slowly run race before keeping on for a close second on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; can build on that performance when getting a better gallop and she's a major player.
Fair fifth on seven on debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; the step up in trip may suit on handicap debut but she's been well beaten the last twice (7f, AW) and others arrive with more pressing claims.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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