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- Altobelli
- Bryan Carver / H Fry
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154
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25/1 |
Altobelli
Goes well at Ascot and ran respectably in the face of a stiff task when fifth in 2m3f Grade 2 event here four weeks ago, but he has another stern assignment here and he folded tamely on his only previous attempt at 3m.
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- Beauport
- Thomas Bellamy / N & W Twiston-Davies
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160
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22/1 |
Beauport
Thorough stayer, best known for his exploits over fences (respectable fourth at Cheltenham on reappearance); ran well from the front when third to Crambo in this race 12 months ago, but if anything this is a stronger contest and Sam Twiston-Davies prefers Potters Charm.
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- Colonel Mustard
- John Shinnick / L Fowler
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158
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18/1 |
Colonel Mustard
Reliable 10yo; has suddenly got the winning habit this term, following success in conditions race at Sligo with another in Grade 2 at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy; gamely); however, this is tougher and he's unproven at 3m.
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- Crambo
- J J Burke / F O'brien
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161
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11/1 |
Crambo
Bidding for a hat-trick of Long Walk Hurdles but has become inconsistent and found little when tailed off over 2m3f here four weeks ago; stepping back up in distance should be a big help and he's impossible to discount, but others look much safer.
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- Doddiethegreat
- James Bowen / N J Henderson
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155
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18/1 |
Doddiethegreat
Last season's Pertemps Final winner (3m, good to soft); good efforts in Grade 2 events at Wetherby and Newbury this autumn, 6l fourth to Impose Toi in latter; likely to give his running again but needs more.
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- Gwennie May Boy
- Charlie Deutsch / O Murphy
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158
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50/1 |
Gwennie May Boy
Four wins at 2m7f/3m for Dan Skelton, including Grade 2 event, but he showed little at 80-1 on reappearance/stable debut here (2m3f) last month; returning to this trip is a positive but he still has plenty to prove.
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- Honesty Policy
- Mark Walsh / G Elliott
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155
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11/4 |
Honesty Policy
Lightly raced and progressive; took the rise in class in his stride when winning Grade 1 novice at Aintree (2m4f, good) in April, and he was a very good second when stepped up in distance for similar event at Punchestown (3m, yielding) later that month; still has untapped potential and he's high on the list after eight months off.
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- Impose Toi
- N De Boinville / N J Henderson
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159
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3/1 |
Impose Toi
Upwardly mobile 7yo with a fine strike-rate; has taken his form to a higher level this term, winning handicap at Aintree and Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m, soft; beat Strong Leader in tight finish); 6lb worse off with Strong Leader today but he may not have reached his limit just yet.
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- Jet Blue
- H Cobden / D Cottin
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154
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8/1 |
Jet Blue
French-trained 6yo; won a 3m Grade 2 novice hurdle at Cheltenham last winter and posted a career best when chasing home a classy type in Grade 1 event at Auteuil (3m, heavy) five weeks ago; however, that still leaves him with an uphill task on the figures.
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- Potters Charm
- Sam Twiston-Davies / N & W Twiston-Davies
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153
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7/1 |
Potters Charm
Smart novice (Grade 1 winner) at up to 2m5f last term and he ran well when third in 2m3f Grade 2 here four weeks ago; has a bit to find on ratings with some of these but he's still unexposed, especially over 3m+, and his pedigree gives hope that he'll improve for the trip; might be the answer.
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- Strong Leader
- S Bowen / O Murphy
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163
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11/2 |
Strong Leader
Solid contender who went down narrowly to Impose Toi in Grade 2 at Newbury (3m, soft) last month and meets that rival on 6lb better terms; ran poorly when favourite for this race 12 months ago but otherwise he has plenty in his favour.
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