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- Margaret's Legacy
- Harry Bannister / W Greatrex
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127
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10/3 |
Margaret's Legacy
Well-backed winner on last month's stable debut at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) when wearing a first-time hood (retained) on his first start for 329 days; ran well on heavy ground when trained in France; had 6l to spare last time and could still be well treated now 6lb higher.
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- Heros
- Charlie Deutsch / Miss V Williams
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126
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11/2 |
Heros
Absent since finishing second of four over C&D (soft) last March but this prominent-racer represents a trainer having an excellent season and he won in November 2023 after some time off, so is capable when fresh; a possible.
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- Taras Halls
- Peter Kavanagh / Mrs S J Smith
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123
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11/2 |
Taras Halls
Built upon the promise of his first two chase starts to win by 15l at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; also effective on soft ground (unraced on heavy); a 10lb rise may not stop this unexposed 7yo if he can back up that latest performance.
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- No No Tango
- Paul O'brien / Harry Derham
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130
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15/8 |
No No Tango
Displayed promise in 2022-23 novice hurdle campaign and, following an absence, he showed improvement to cosily make all at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month on his stable debut and second chase start; that form has been franked by the clear runner-up and this one is firmly in calculations up 8lb.
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- Ned Tanner
- Sean Quinlan / N W Alexander
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126
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11/2 |
Ned Tanner
Capitalised on a reduced mark when winning over C&D (soft) last month in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces (both retained); this 9yo takes on some unexposed and progressive sorts today but has gone back up just 4lb and remains well handicapped on last season's best efforts.
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- Roger Rarebit
- Stan Sheppard / T Lacey
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127
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16/1 |
Roger Rarebit
Reappeared with an encouraging second at Warwick (3m, good to soft) last month, fading late on to be beaten 7l; his last win came over 2m4f on heavy ground at Uttoxeter in November 2023, so he'll be right at home in conditions; could have a part to play now back down in trip.
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- Hello Judge
- Non Runner / Mrs A Hamilton
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125
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9/1 |
Hello Judge
Disappointing at Ayr last time but has had a break since and prior to that he reappeared with a promising fourth at Hexham; won three times over 2m4f last season (twice on heavy ground) and is not written off.
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- Nine Nine Nine
- Conor Ring / S-J Davies
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119
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14/1 |
Nine Nine Nine
Two wins early last year (2m6f/2m4f, soft) and fair third of five at Leicester (2m6f, soft) three weeks ago; however, he's 5lb out of the handicap in this warm race and others make greater appeal.
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