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- Newsreader
- Alistair Rawlinson / E Smyth-Osbourne
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79
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10/1 |
Newsreader
Three-time course winner over 7f for his previous stable but was third over this trip at Windsor in September; well held in both starts since returning from a break and first-time blinkers now replace cheekpieces; dropped another 3lb.
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- Brazen Idol
- Paddy Bradley / J Ryan
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85
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6/1 |
Brazen Idol
Missed 2025 but ran well when second of seven over this C&D in March on his first start for 702 days; struggled on his next two starts but returned to form when going close at Ffos Las (5f) nine days ago; this dual C&D will be suited by the return to this trip and has strong claims.
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- Travel Agent
- Kieren Fox / Adam Kirby
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81
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6/1 |
Travel Agent
Three-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in April off 2lb lower; well held at Yarmouth on his last two starts but has an excuse three weeks ago (reared leaving the stalls); returning to the AW could suit.
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- Invincible Speed
- Ray Dawson / D M Loughnane
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81
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7/1 |
Invincible Speed
Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.
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- Serenity Dream
- Billy Loughnane / A W Carroll
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81
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7/2 |
Serenity Dream
C&D winner in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's and he's posted some good efforts since, including when fifth of 18 in a 0-80 at Ascot in May; beaten about 3l when sixth at Goodwood (7f, soft) 25 days ago and now drops in grade.
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- Dannick
- T P Queally / G & J Moore
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78
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11/1 |
Dannick
15-race maiden but he did finish runner-up on three occasions last year (twice on the AW); however, he's been down the field in three starts this year and drops back in trip with a bit to prove; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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- Giorgio M
- Rob Hornby / D M Loughnane
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78
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25/1 |
Giorgio M
3-35, with the latest success coming at Lingfield (7f, AW) in December off a mark 8lb higher than today's; never featured over this trip at Wolverhampton 31 days ago and better is needed.
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- Initial Blue
- Rossa Ryan / Dr R Newland & J Insole
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82
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6/1 |
Initial Blue
Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender.
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- Express Train
- R Havlin / R T Phillips
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80
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33/1 |
Express Train
Won a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) last July and he was third of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; down the field on his final start for Andrew Balding and now makes his stable debut (bought for 10,000gns) after 153 days off; watch the betting.
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- Massimo Blue
- N Callan / George Baker
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79
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8/1 |
Massimo Blue
C&D winner early last year when trained by Phil McEntee and his other success came on the AW at Southwell in October; reported to have lost both shoes when fifth at Newbury (6f, good to firm) nine days ago and may come on for that first start since January; cheekpieces added.
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- Diamond Dreamer
- Daniel Muscutt / P R Chamings
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82
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16/1 |
Diamond Dreamer
Five-time AW winner who went close at Lingfield (5f) in March and ran well there over 6f in April, finishing third of five (beaten a length); never got involved there 28 days ago but he could go well returned to 6f.
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- Balon D'or
- L Morris / S Dow
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82
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20/1 |
Balon D'or
All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.
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