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Form |
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- Eldorado Allen
- Brendan Powell / J Tizzard
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149
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3/1 |
Eldorado Allen
Having dropped down the weights he snapped a long losing sequence on his reappearance here (2m4f, soft) last month; did it nicely and he's a key player now back up 5lb for a yard that remains in good form.
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- Fugitif
- Charlie Maggs / R Hobson
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155
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4/1 |
Fugitif
Below best on final two outings last season and likewise behind Eldorado Allen here on last month's return; however, this C&D winner may have needed that latest run and he's on a handy mark on last season's best course form.
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- Le Milos
- Harry Skelton / D Skelton
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153
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9/1 |
Le Milos
Two wins in first half of this year (2m4f/3m, soft/good) but below par on both outings this autumn, following a break; needs to get back on track.
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- Seddon
- Alex Harvey / J C Mcconnell
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153
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14/1 |
Seddon
Won the Plate over C&D at the Festival in 2023 and finished third over C&D (soft) this January; however, this 12yo has failed to shine subsequently and was an early faller in the Grand Sefton at Aintree last month.
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- Courtland
- S Bowen / M Bowen
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150
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11/2 |
Courtland
Consistent sort who was a neck second of four at Sandown (3m, good) last month and the winner Twig followed up in the Becher last Saturday; cause might be aided if ground is good to soft or quicker; could be in the mix.
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- Copperhead
- Freddie Gingell / J Tizzard
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150
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11/1 |
Copperhead
Rejuvenated last season, winning four times under Freddie Gingell (2m7f-3m1f, good/good to soft), and finishing second in this race (good to soft); effective on soft ground earlier in career; can go well fresh and he's a possible player for his in-form yard (one of two for the stable).
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- Whistleinthedark
- R P Mclernon / L Morgan
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153
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14/1 |
Whistleinthedark
Won at Perth (3m, good) in May and returned to form with convincing win in a small field at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last month; inconsistent but he can be in the shake-up if backing up that latest performance.
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- Torn And Frayed
- Sam Twiston-Davies / N & W Twiston-Davies
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153
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17/2 |
Torn And Frayed
Won at Aintree (3m1f, good) in October before second of five to progressive winner at Warwick (3m, good to soft); has won over C&D and could have a part to play if conditions suit (best form on good/good to soft).
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- Can You Call
- Ben Jones / Evan Williams
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151
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6/1 |
Can You Call
Runner-up on final two starts last season and he returned to form when third to Eldorado Allen over C&D (soft) four weeks ago; however, he's 3lb out of the handicap today and has won just one of his 14 chase starts.
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