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- Hermino AA
- Freddie Mitchell / G & J Moore
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142
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14/1 |
Hermino AA
Inconsistent but went very close at Newbury (3m, good to soft) on his final start last season and won on his reappearance there (3m, soft) in November; goes back up in trip after his soundly beaten fourth of nine at Kempton (2m5f, good) last month and could be involved.
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- Gwennie May Boy
- Harry Skelton / D Skelton
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140
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11/2 |
Gwennie May Boy
Completed hat-trick with commanding win in big field at Aintree's Grand National meeting (3m, good to soft) last April; early faller at Haydock on reappearance before creditable third at Carlisle (3m1f, soft) last month; this unexposed 7yo could build on that latest run and is one to consider.
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- Minella Missile
- Adam Wedge / Evan Williams
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141
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6/1 |
Minella Missile
3m point winner (good) who made it 2-2 under rules (2m3f/2m5f, good to soft) when keeping on well in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Cheltenham in November 2023; absent since but if this 7yo retains all of his promise he has potential off his opening mark, especially now up in trip.
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- In Excelsis Deo
- Bryan Carver / H Fry
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20/1 |
In Excelsis Deo
Unraced over hurdles in Britain but showed promise in this discipline when trained in France; has had jumping issues over fences on his last three starts and perhaps this return to hurdles will prompt a revival; well treated on last spring's 2m4f chase form and has shown staying potential.
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- Push The Button
- Sam Twiston-Davies / N A Twiston-Davies
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141
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11/1 |
Push The Button
Pulled up when upped to 3m at Haydock in November but conditions were extremely demanding; 2-3 in novice hurdles in autumn 2023 (2m4f/2m5f, good to soft/soft) and returned from absence with encouraging fifth at Cheltenham (2m4f, good) in October; not written off in first-time cheekpieces.
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- Jipcot
- Kielan Woods / J & A O'neill
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144
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6/1 |
Jipcot
Third in the Imperial Cup (2m, soft) last March and, after a wind op, he showed improved form to win at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; readily accounted for some progressive rivals last time and an 8lb rise may not stop him, provided he stays; he was very strong at the finish at Newbury.
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- Deep Cave
- Jack Tudor / Christian Williams
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138
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14/1 |
Deep Cave
Three-time winner, the latest in France last July; changed stables subsequently and he's been a fair fifth at Cheltenham (3m, good/soft) the last twice, but needs something extra today.
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- Git Maker
- G Sheehan / Jamie Snowden
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138
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8/1 |
Git Maker
Absent since finishing third in the Scottish Grand National last April; however, he has a good reappearance record and reverts to hurdles on a mark 6lb lower than at Ayr; 3-4 in this discipline in early 2022; respected.
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- Samuel Spade
- Ben Jones / B Pauling
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139
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18/1 |
Samuel Spade
Two handicap wins last season (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft/good) and running well in defeat this term (2m3f-2m5f, good/good to soft); each-way contender if he stays but that's the big question (not bred for stamina); has won on soft but best form is on good/good to soft.
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- Dans Le Vent
- Isabel Williams / Evan Williams
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141
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10/1 |
Dans Le Vent
12yo who isn't as good as he was but he's handicapped accordingly and stayed on for a promising sixth at Haydock (2m3f, soft) in November on his second start back from a long absence; suited by the step back up to 2m7f when 1l third at Chepstow (soft) last month and could be bang there once more.
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- Titan Discovery
- Liam Harrison / R L Llewellyn
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141
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5/1 |
Titan Discovery
Lightly raced 7yo who was progressive in handicaps last season, winning twice (1m7f/2m4f, good to soft/soft), and he shaped as though he needed the run on October's reappearance in a hot handicap at Chepstow; has hinted that 3m will be within range and he could still have more to offer.
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- Spike Jones
- Benjamin Macey / S Drinkwater
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142
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22/1 |
Spike Jones
Returned from absence to win four-runner handicap at Lingfield (2m7f, good) in November; fair third of seven at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) since but goes back up in grade today and this could be too competitive.
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