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- Swinging London
- Billy Loughnane / J Mackie
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79
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11/4 |
Swinging London
Two wins on Tapeta last month (including over C&D) and far from disgraced when fourth of ten in a much warmer race here (1m4f) a week ago; shaped then as though he would appreciate the return to a stiffer test; major player.
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- Nala The Lioness
- Sam Feilden / K R Burke
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72
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50/1 |
Nala The Lioness
Runner-up in three bumpers early last year and in a novice here (1m3f) last month, but disappointed in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on handicap debut over the same trip ten days ago; needs to bounce back quickly.
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- Val Bassett
- Alistair Rawlinson / R Menzies
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77
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12/1 |
Val Bassett
Well beaten over hurdles last month, but was successful in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) on the AW at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) in October; that's only ordinary form, though, and more will be needed off 4lb higher.
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- Currumbin
- Cieren Fallon / Michael Keady
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78
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3/1 |
Currumbin
Off the mark at the 13th attempt when winning easily over C&D last month, but only fourth of nine (albeit not beaten far) under his penalty at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) eight days later; only 1lb lower but the return here offers hope.
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- Carlton
- S D Bowen / James Owen
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78
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15/8 |
Carlton
Has completed a four-timer at Chelmsford (1m6f, Polytrack) since joining this yard last month; has winning form on Tapeta (at Newcastle) so he has to be respected in his current mood despite another 5lb rise.
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- Lawmans Blis
- Marco Ghiani / I Furtado
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79
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50/1 |
Lawmans Blis
Four wins at Wolverhampton including three last year (1m6f); may have need the run after 253 days off when behind Alfheim and Hill Station there this month, but he will need to step up a fair bit to reverse the form with that pair.
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- Hill Station
- R Kingscote / Dr R Newland & J Insole
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77
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13/2 |
Hill Station
Course winner (1m3f) who was 2lb below his last winning mark when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) recently, finishing just under 2l behind Alfheim; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs there so he could make his presence felt granted a kinder passage.
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- Alfheim
- Tommie Jakes / G Boughey
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78
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8/1 |
Alfheim
In fine form under Tommie Jakes over 1m4f/1m6f at Wolverhampton lately (2111); has to prove herself around here, but is going up the weights slowly as she only seems to do just enough; still has relatively few miles on the clock; shortlisted.
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