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- Smart Decision
- Mr William Easterby / T D Easterby
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112
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11/2 |
Smart Decision
4-5 when completing over hurdles, the latest success coming in game fashion in a Leicester novice (2m, soft); may still have more to offer now switched to a handicap and much respected in his bid to make it 3-3 under William Easterby.
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- Nowmelad
- Lee Edwards / Henry Oliver
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117
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13/2 |
Nowmelad
Won twice for the Newland/Insole stable in the autumn of 2024 and ran his best race for this yard when second of eight at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) 17 days ago; back up 2lb, but still shortlisted for stable that has won this race twice since 2017.
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- Ballygeary
- Aaron Anderson / M E Sowersby
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117
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16/1 |
Ballygeary
Five wins over hurdles for Donald McCain and 3lb lower than for his latest success, which came here (2m5f, good) in June last year; last three efforts for his new yard leave something to be desired, though, and he will need to have derived benefit from a second wind op.
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- The Long Walk
- Stan Sheppard / J & A O'neill
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113
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9/1 |
The Long Walk
Made all for a comfortable success in a Warwick maiden (2m3f, good) in May but was pulled up on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter in October next time; hung badly right in the latter, so going this way round may help, but he still has a bit to prove.
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- Belle Le Grand
- Liam Harrison / D Skelton
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110
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18/1 |
Belle Le Grand
Won first two hurdle races in May but something of a contrast lately, falling at Ludlow when still in with a shout but modest efforts either side; could bounce back, but her recent tendency to jump/hang left would be a concern on this track; stable also runs Ghasham.
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- Ilot De L'isle
- Non Runner / R Bandey
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20/1 |
Ilot De L'isle
Bumper/hurdle winner in France in the autumn of 2022 but pulled up in both starts over hurdles since returning for this yard in January; last month's wind surgery will need to make a big difference.
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- As Fast As Wind
- Harry Reed / T Davidson
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116
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11/4 |
As Fast As Wind
Consistent this year over hurdles and on the Flat, beaten under a length into third of 11 on stable debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) last time; up 3lb but the slight drop in trip should suit; high on the list.
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- Ghasham
- Tristan Durrell / D Skelton
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115
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7/1 |
Ghasham
Placed over 2m4f at Worcester in two of his three starts for this yard; strike-rate is not the best but he can't be ruled out, especially if benefiting from the wind surgery since latest outing.
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- Secret Vino
- Jack Andrews / T Ellis
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118
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10/3 |
Secret Vino
Improving steadily and did well to get up and break his duck at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month; 7lb higher and the hood worn on last two outings is missing, but he shaped last time as though returning to further would suit and he remains open to improvement; respected.
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- Jehol De Thaix
- Danny Mcmenamin / N G Richards
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118
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7/1 |
Jehol De Thaix
Promise in a bumper and a hurdle race in his first two starts but last three efforts have been disappointing, including on handicap debut; something to prove.
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