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DSLR |
HORSE |
WGT |
JOCKEY |
TRAINER |
XP |
1ST |
LT |
-% |
% |
| 35 | 14 Desperate Hero
Has had plenty of racing for a 3-y-o but took form to another level when winning at Newbury 5 weeks ago. This harder but not taken lightly.
144271 | 8-11 | Rose Dawes | Jack Channon |  | 8/1 | 12/1 | 50 | |
| 14 | 8 Jm Jungle
3-y-o who is enjoying a cracking season, shaping well on a few occasions before scoring at Haydock and Glorious Goodwood in the summer. Good in-frame efforts both starts since (including here) and looks sure to go well again.
421134 | 9-4 | Billy Garritty | John Quinn |  | 8/1 | 15/2 | | 6 |
| 14 | 11 Arecibo
Acquitted himself well in defeat on several occasions this year, latest when creditable third of 12 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Others more appealing for win purposes, though.
308533 | 9-3 | Daniel Muscutt | Robert Cowell |  | 10/1 | 10/1 | | 0 |
| 14 | 16 Ventura Express
Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in May and largely performed well in defeat since, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago, nearest finish.
272406 | 8-10 | Graham Lee | Paul Midgley |  | 10/1 | 33/1 | 230 | |
| 7 | 1 Intrinsic Bond
Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and took his form to a new level when landing 5f Ascot handicap for new yard in July. Smart effort when close third in Portland at Doncaster last week and should go well again.
801203 | 9-12 | Adam Farragher | Michael Wigham |  | 11/2 | 11/2 | | 0 |
| 14 | 4 Alligator Alley
Built on good second here (5.4f) when taking 13-runner handicap at Newcastle (5f). Never involved at Haydock 2 weeks ago but type to bounce back.
033219 | 9-8 | Liam Keniry | David O'Meara |  | 12/1 | 14/1 | 17 | |
| 7 | 10 Vintage Clarets
Won at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle. Respectable fifth in the Portland at Doncaster last week and return to bare 5f will suit.
136065 | 9-3 | Jack Garritty | Richard Fahey |  | 12/1 | 8/1 | | 33 |
| 21 | 9 Hyperfocus
Scored at Ripon in April and ran better than for a good while when third of 11 in handicap (7/1) at Chester (5.5f, good to soft) 21 days ago, albeit seen to good effect.
350093 | 9-4 | Sean Kirrane | Tim Easterby |  | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14 | |
| 6 | 2 Fine Wine
Speedy front runner who hasn't added to his tally in 2023 but he's posted a trio of useful efforts in handicaps, including when third over C&D in May off 3 lb higher. Struggled in listed event at Doncaster last week but this more suitable.
737384 | 9-11 | Sam James | Scott Dixon |  | 14/1 | 12/1 | | 14 |
| 13 | 21 Wen Moon
Scored at Pontefract in April but he's been in and out since, though his latest second over C&D was a good effort.
145452 | 8-7 | Andrew Mullen | Ben Haslam |  | 16/1 | 16/1 | | 0 |
| 21 | 3 Bond Chairman
As good as ever when making a winning return at Doncaster in June and backed that up with good third at Ascot. Mis-fired there next time but ran much better in face of a stiff task when 3 lengths fifth of 6 in listed race at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 20/1) 21 days ago.
84-1305 | 9-10 | Harry Russell | Bryan Smart |  | 16/1 | 40/1 | 150 | |
| 49 | 5 Proverb
Listed winner at 2 (also won a C&D maiden). Hard to place now, however, down the field back in a handicap at Hamilton last time. Headgear now reached for.
111-786 | 9-8 | Rossa Ryan | George Boughey |  | 16/1 | 12/1 | | 25 |
| 49 | 15 Came From The Dark
Some smart handicap form to his name a few years back and landed a Sandown Group 3 in July 2021. However, not as good nowadays and others make more appeal for win purposes.
363080 | 8-11 | Saffie Osborne | Ed Walker |  | 20/1 | 16/1 | | 20 |
| 7 | 6 Existent
Losing run is mounting up and down the field in the Portland last week. Others preferred.
502650 | 9-5 | Luke Catton | Stuart Williams |  | 20/1 | 14/1 | | 30 |
| 15 | 19 Muker
C&D winner. Latest win at Thirsk in August. Good second of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago but this more competitive.
610212 | 8-8 | Alex Jary | Nigel Tinkler |  | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25 | |
| 16 | 12 Good Earth
Recorded third win of the season in determined fashion at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last month but down the field at Wolverhampton since.
518010 | 9-2 | James Sullivan | Michael Herrington |  | 20/1 | 25/1 | 25 | |
| 10 | 13 Manila Scouse
Reliable sort who won at both Haydock and Chepstow in August. Down the field off revised mark both starts since though had excuses.
421106 | 8-11 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby |  | 20/1 | 12/1 | | 40 |
| 3 | 22 Count D'orsay
Went close at Beverley (5f, heavy) on Wednesday but up against it from 6 lb out of the handicap.
055352 | 8-7 | Amie Waugh | Tim Easterby |  | 20/1 | 20/1 | | 0 |
| 21 | 20 Dickieburd
Suited by the way the race developed when winning at Catterick (5f, good, 14/1) and predictably failed to repeat that effort at Chester since. Others preferred.
636016 | 8-7 | Harry Davies | Craig Lidster |  | 25/1 | 33/1 | 32 | |
| 351 | 18 Zargun
On a long losing run and well held over C&D when last seen almost a year ago.
770970- | 8-8 | Jimmy Quinn | Scott Dixon |  | 40/1 | 40/1 | | 0 |
| 31 | 17 One Night Stand
Has generally struggled this season so easy enough to look elsewhere despite tumbling mark.
095500 | 8-9 | Faye McManoman | Scott Dixon |  | 50/1 | 66/1 | 32 | |
There are 21 runners in this race.