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Useful 2yo, highly tried after his winning debut at Salisbury; third in his two runs this year, latterly in a Newmarket handicap last month (6f, good to firm); drawn wide but likely to give it another good go.

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Useful 2yo and he has run two sound races this time around; shouldn't be far away

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Saw off 25 rivals when winning a 7f sales race at Newmarket last October (good ground); two defeats in Listed company this year (1m, AW and 7f, good to firm) and now drops back to 6f; well drawn for his handicap debut but this mark not an obvious gift.

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Won big-field sales race last October; unplaced in Listed company this year; drops to 6f

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Confirmed the promise of his Chelmsford debut when running away with a Ripon novice in April; made hard work of defying his penalty at Doncaster 16 days ago, hanging left under pressure, but he was strong at the finish; still has potential and he's one to take seriously on this handicap debut.

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Chasing a hat-trick after 6f wins at Ripon/Doncaster; opening mark feasible; more to come

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All runs at 5f; improved with each 2yo start, winning a Yarmouth novice (good to soft) in October; tapped for speed on his seasonal/handicap debut at Sandown in April, but he was keeping on well close home and the step up to 6f could prompt further progress; ground faster than good will be a first.

Comment

Strong finish over 5f on seasonal/handicap debut bodes well for 6f; ground a query

Stable Tour

"He finished his season last year winning 20-05-26"

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His 2yo win came in good style over C&D but he was the red-hot favourite; his limitations have been exposed since and he was beaten 8l on his return to action in April (7f, good); returns to 6f with a tongue-tie and blinkers fitted; not easy to assess.

Comment

C&D winner last June; well beaten in two handicaps; drops in trip with accessories added

Stable Tour

"I possibly made a bit of a mess of his campaign last year and I think he'll be seen to better effect over further. He's been gelded, is more straightforward now and I think he could improve on a flat track. He's always showed plenty at home and hopefully he's still unexposed. 02-04-26"

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Won a maiden and a novice last summer before coming up short in stronger company; gelded over the winter; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Newbury last month (6f Listed; 40-1 at the time of withdrawal); this should be more suitable but others bring stronger claims.

Comment

Came up short in good company after his maiden/novice wins as a 2yo; handicap debut

Stable Tour

"He's been gelded and we're already seeing a change for that. He might start over six furlongs at York next month and I'm keen to see whether he can go up to seven as well. He's a big, tough horse so he should do better again and have a good year. 27-04-26"

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Progressive 2yo, rounding off 2025 with a fine second at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); only sixth in his two starts this year but he has not been ridden as prominently as last year; on a good mark and a revival could be forthcoming.

Comment

Not matched 2yo exploits yet this year but he's handicapped to go well; revival possible

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Finished second in her first two starts before readily accounting for four rivals at Lingfield seven weeks ago (6f, AW); open to improvement but it will be needed if she is to defy this mark now handicapping.

Comment

Ready AW success in April; unexposed but improvement essential now handicapping

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Had some good form in defeat prior to landing an AW maiden last October (6f; 1-4 favourite); not at his best at Kempton in March but this mark is in range judged on his fourth at York's Ebor meeting.

Comment

Low-key reappearance in March; good mark judged on his 2yo best; can bounce back

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Won twice over 6f as a 2yo, including an Ascot nursery off 4lb lower; she needs to leave her Newmarket reappearance well behind if she is come out on top this time.

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Two 6f wins as a 2yo; low-key reappearance in April; needs to take a big step forward

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Good sixth in last season's Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot; 50-1 for last month's stable/seasonal/handicap debut at York and finished well beaten; dropped 4lb but not easily recommended.

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Good run at Royal Ascot last summer; finished out the back on stable debut; best watched

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