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- Botox Has
- R T Dunne / G & J Moore
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148
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10/1 |
Botox Has
Two Grade 2 wins over about 3m on testing ground in the 2023-24 campaign; there was only one performance of a similar calibre last season, however, and he fell early on reappearance four weeks ago; this is a rare run these days away from Graded events but there have to be some doubts.
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- Stay Away Fay
- Miss Olive Nicholls / P F Nicholls
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25/1 |
Stay Away Fay
Smart in his pomp; however, pulled up on five of his last six appearances (despite wind operations) and one of those was in this race last year on his only hurdle start since 2023; cheekpieces (tried once, pulled up) return.
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- Tiny Tetley
- Sean Houlihan / P Hobbs & J White
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142
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17/2 |
Tiny Tetley
Had a largely superb campaign over about 3m as a hurdler last season; has run respectably this term, despite not really taking to chasing on last two outings (pulled up after sprawling badly two out last time); handicapped up to his best but should be of renewed interest back over hurdles.
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- Classic King
- Rex Dingle / Miss E C Lavelle
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149
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7/2 |
Classic King
Did well at 2m3f-2m5f when reverting to hurdles for last three starts last season; comeback at Cheltenham (2m4f) in October was satisfactory and he was not entirely disgraced at Newbury on latest outing, albeit struggling before stamina at 3m became an issue; others have more pressing claims.
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- Largy Poet
- Ben Bromley / P F Nicholls
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144
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12/1 |
Largy Poet
Fifth in this last year in latest hurdle race; won at Exeter (3m, heavy) and second at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in first two attempts as a chaser; flop at Ascot five weeks ago was not due to the 3m5f, so he reverts to hurdling today and is well treated if initial chase form is transferred.
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- Ike Sport
- James Best / N P Mulholland
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150
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14/1 |
Ike Sport
Pulled up in this last term; last won in April 2024 and his most competitive displays since were in the spring this year, all at about 2m4f; tailed off on return from a summer break, then below form (with his usual tongue-tie removed) on latest start, and this fifth attempt at about 3m gives him even more to prove.
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- Absolutely Doyen
- Freddie Keighley / P F Nicholls
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155
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13/8 |
Absolutely Doyen
Maiden prior to completing a hat-trick this term for new stable, scoring readily at Ascot (upped to 3m, good to soft; handicap debut) on latest outing; second of those wins was under Freddie Keighley; up 8lb but on a roll and open to further improvement; no shock if he scores again.
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- El Capitaine
- Brendan Powell / K Woollacott
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147
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11/2 |
El Capitaine
Won seven point-to-points in a row before returning to hurdles with a handicap win by short head at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good to soft) in October; good fourth of 18 at Cheltenham (2m5f, soft) since, never nearer and giving encouragement for 3m; 4lb out of the handicap but considered each-way.
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- Moonset
- Bradley Harris / N P Mulholland
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144
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13/2 |
Moonset
Ended last season winning a maiden at Market Rasen (extended 2m4f, good to soft) and handicap debut at Newton Abbot (3m3f, heavy); he was rather handed the latter race, when clear leader faltered at the final flight; this 7yo is more lightly raced than most of today's rivals and brings potential as a stayer, but he's also 4lb out of the handicap for this reappearance.
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