Although not particularly well handicapped, course winner ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN has his ideal conditions and is taken to get the better of Fuji Flight and Siberian Star.[Colin Russell]
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Has won six times over fences at up to 3m6f, the latest at Doncaster off 4lb lower in March (3m2f, good); not as good on two runs since; handles testing ground, visor now replaces blinkers and a possible.
Won four races last season, two over 3m1f here (good/soft), one at Ayr (3m, good) and one over 3m6f at Newcastle (good); 8lb higher than for last win but a contender.
Has won four times over fences, the latest over 2m5f at Hereford in first-time cheekpieces in December 2022; stable going great guns but needs to recapture his form after two modest runs this year; stamina to prove.
A regular in long-distance chases and faces an easier task than on some occasions; two decent efforts when fifth of eight at Newbury (3m2f, soft) and 21l last of three at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but was well beaten at Perth last time; others preferred.
Won novice handicap chases at Hereford (3m1f, soft) and Newbury (2m7f, soft) in 2022 but hasn't won since, although a couple of fair efforts, including over 3m4f last term; on a good mark and could go well.
Ex-Irish; last win came for Ciaran Murphy at Thurles in January 2021 (2m5f, heavy); bought for 6,500gns in February and yet to hit top form for new yard.
Catterick winner off 6lb lower in January (3m1f, good to soft); runner-up on three occasions since, including at Perth last time (3m, good to soft); well beaten both previous starts at this trip, but wouldn't rule him out.
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