Off an attractive mark returned to the scene of his last success, DISTINCTION is preferred. Right Now, who ran well over C&D last time, is second choice. Casilli, Highwaygrey and Mc'ted complete the shortlist.[Steve Boow]
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On a long losing spell but positives can be taken from her Beverley form this term, better than bare result (met traffic issues) last time; possibilities off a stone below last winning mark.
Eight-race maiden for Ralph Smith, best effort when third off this mark at Salisbury (1m2f); gelded since last run and returns from 11-month absence; market instructive.
The oldest contender and may be slightly on the wane aged nine but has a largely consistent record at Pontefract, including five wins; not dismissed off a reduced mark at this level.
Has performed well in both turf attempts (1m2f/8.5f) this year, beaten only a whisker at Beverley latest; registered his most recent win off 6lb higher at Pontefract (soft) last July; respected.
Not particularly solid on his maiden form but may improve now handicapping over a new trip on second start for new stable (formerly trained in Ireland); market support should be noted.
Six-time winner; placed (over 1m2f/1m) in two of his four Flat outings this year, third at Hamilton latest; each-way possibilities off same mark, provided he remains in similar form.
Hurdles scorer; 0-9 on Flat but has steadily returned to form this term and ran well, clear second behind odds-on shot, in maiden handicap over C&D (good to firm) most recently; in the mix.
Respectable form in two attempts at Pontefract, finishing second in this race two years ago and winning off 2lb higher last September; interesting back here on second run for new yard.
Respectable second, albeit no match for winner, at Bath (11.5f) last time; left James Owen for 5,500gns since; no certainty to go one better, with strike-rate still better on AW than on turf.
Inconsistent and remains a maiden after nearly two years of racing; not disgraced last time but is far from sure to back up that effort, let alone get off the mark.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3
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