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- Benefit Ben
- Danny Mcmenamin / A Nicol
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81
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5/1 |
Benefit Ben
Didn't run to his best in two tries over fences early last year although was placed once from five starts when pointing in Ireland; has since won over hurdles at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft; first-time visor) and Kelso (2m5f, good; first-time blinkers); 2m1f was too short on reappearance; not sure what to expect back up in trip returned to fences.
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- Marty Mcfly
- B S Hughes / A M Thomson
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105
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12/1 |
Marty Mcfly
Off the mark over fences at Hexham in June (2m4f, good to soft; tongue-tie on first time, second-time cheekpieces); hasn't run as well since; tries 3m for first time under rules although did win a 3m point.
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- Fiveafterfour
- Jack Power / L Russell & M Scudamore
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7/1 |
Fiveafterfour
Won sole Irish point in March 2023; won an Ayr mares' handicap on fourth start over hurdles (2m4f, soft) and third on two runs, including over 3m, after that; interesting on chase debut after a 604-day break; has had wind surgery.
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- Cresthill
- Kielan Woods / M K Flannery
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10/3 |
Cresthill
Irish raider; dual point winner, latest last month (3m, soft/heavy); makes quick reappearance after creditable third at Sedgefield (3m2f, soft) on Friday, fading late; this easy 3m should suit; interesting contender.
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- Blazing Court
- Mr John Dixon / J E Dixon
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105
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1/100 |
Blazing Court
Won a 2m4f handicap chase for Martin Keighley in August 2024 (good); some fair form over hurdles since joining present yard (ran poorly on only try over fences) but was well beaten on reappearance in October.
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- Cowboy Cooper
- Craig Nichol / D W Whillans
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105
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18/1 |
Cowboy Cooper
Won two handicap chases over 3m on good to soft last season; should come on for his reappearance run at Ayr last month; one with a chance.
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- Reflection Of You
- Alan Doyle / L Russell & M Scudamore
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103
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6/1 |
Reflection Of You
Point bumper winner on soft; yet to win over jumps for current yard although finished a fair third at Perth last time (3m, soft); each-way possibilities.
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- Wearelongterm
- Peter Kavanagh / Mrs Dianne Sayer
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101
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10/1 |
Wearelongterm
Maiden point winner in October 2022 (3m, soft); yet to win under rules but sound run when 0.75l second to an in-form rival at Kelso (2m7f, good to soft) in November; thereabouts.
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- Dr Shirocco
- P W Wadge / Miss S E Forster
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107
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12/1 |
Dr Shirocco
Four wins over fences, including two here, the latest off 4lb lower over C&D in November last year; contender now back here despite a below-par run last time.
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- Community Rebel
- Joshua Thompson / Micky Hammond
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110
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5/1 |
Community Rebel
Irish point winner who won a 3m maiden hurdle for James Ewart in January 2023 (good to soft); mixed form since, including for Micky Hammond, but has dropped to a good mark and wouldn't rule out.
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- Halfway House Lad
- Ross Chapman / M A Barnes
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102
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12/1 |
Halfway House Lad
Three chase wins, the latest at Hexham in March (3m, good to soft); some fair runs since, although well-beaten third at Sedgefield last time; may do better here.
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- Uptown Harry
- Callum Bewley / Mrs J Walton
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108
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11/1 |
Uptown Harry
3-31 over fences, the latest at Carlisle in March 2024 (3m, soft); mixed form since then but has dropped 19lb in the ratings so could go well, although best efforts on stiff tracks.
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- Great Raffles
- Conor Rabbitt / Micky Hammond
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93
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33/1 |
Great Raffles
Thorough stayer; won two handicap hurdles in 2022 but yet to win over fences (rather disappointing last season); bit to prove on seasonal debut.
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