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- Dream Composer
- Sam Feilden / H J Evans
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108
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11/1 |
Dream Composer
Won this event in 2022 off an 11lb lower mark; two more wins this year, the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft) and then defeating a progressive sprinter at Pontefract in August; struggled off this mark in the Portland three weeks ago but a stiff 5f on slow ground suits him well and he's not discounted.
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- Jm Jungle
- Jason Hart / J & S Quinn
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109
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9/2 |
Jm Jungle
Fairly quiet start to the campaign but he's come good with a vengeance of late, winning over 5.5f at the York Ebor meeting and a close third in the Portland at Doncaster; a repeat of either effort would see him bang there once again; seems to handle most ground; first run at Ascot.
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- Woolhampton
- David Probert / B R Millman
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105
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12/1 |
Woolhampton
Three of her five wins have come over C&D (good to soft and soft), the latest last month off 4lb lower; she's a better filly now than when second to Badri in this race last year off an 8lb lower mark and although latest start was a tame effort, she should be more potent back at this venue.
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- Venture Capital
- S A Gray / K A Ryan
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105
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8/1 |
Venture Capital
The drop to sprint trips has put his career firmly back on track, making all at Ayr (6f, good to firm) before bumping into a Group horse in waiting in the Shergar Cup here in August; returning to 5f proved no hindrance at Doncaster three weeks ago, always prominent and finding plenty for pressure; the ground was officially good but changed to soft afterwards and these conditions shouldn't hold any terrors; up another 6lb but it's unlikely he's reached his ceiling.
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- Vintage Clarets
- J Garritty / R A Fahey
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109
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7/2 |
Vintage Clarets
He'd been bubbling away prior to capitalising on a good opportunity at Chester two weeks ago (5f, good to soft), produced down the outside to win with much more authority than the neck margin suggests (idled a bit when hitting the front); a 3lb rise still leaves him well handicapped on even his 2024 best; has run to form on each of his three visits to Ascot and he's a strong contender in a race that should be run to suit.
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- Haymaker
- Hector Crouch / H Morrison
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108
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7/1 |
Haymaker
Has had a few issues at the start but he's been much more lively the last twice and his second to Venture Capital at Doncaster (5f, good; probably soft) last time was a sound effort; wouldn't have the potential of that rival though and is no banker to reverse the placings despite the revised terms.
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- Badri
- D Tudhope / M Herrington
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110
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13/2 |
Badri
Had a fine year in 2023, winning five times including his finest hour in this race off a 13lb higher mark; signs of retaining ability this year, including for new yard, without managing to put his head in front; each-way claims but others are stronger for win purposes.
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- Cajetan
- Saffie Osborne / J Channon
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104
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9/1 |
Cajetan
0-5 on turf (raced on good or quicker) but he's 2-2 on AW, the latest win over 6f at Kempton in May; 5lb higher against stronger opposition now, tackling 5f for the first time, and others appeal more.
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- Jacquelina
- Grace Mcentee / P S Mcentee
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104
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28/1 |
Jacquelina
Her limitations had seemed well established but she was in sparkling form in May and June, winning five times on a variety of ground; all those wins were in Class 6 and it will be a remarkable effort to defy this new mark on her return from four months off.
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- Faustus
- Mia Nicholls / R Cook & J Bridger
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107
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20/1 |
Faustus
Three good runs since joining this stable, doing well to sustain a fast gallop when winning at Newbury in August (5f, good to firm); solid third behind Woolhampton here four weeks ago (5f, soft; best of the prominent racers) and should make a bold bid, even with other pace influences to contend with.
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- Fantasy Master
- D Egan / Darryll Holland
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107
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12/1 |
Fantasy Master
Off the mark for the season when well backed for a 5f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good); soft ground no problem but he's up 5lb and this is a better race than he usually contests; may come up short.
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- Alcazan
- Hayley Turner / R A Teal
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108
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40/1 |
Alcazan
Won twice in Class 4 handicaps this summer, including C&D; not much room for error off this mark but she's had limited opportunity on ground slower than good and is 2-2 when faced with such conditions.
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