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5.25

Having finished runner-up at Gulfstream last month, Lanse Mitan couldn't handle a slight step-up in grade here last time and finished last. Weatherford didn't stay a mile last time after showing pace over 5f and while Tithed has been consistent at this sort of level he's well exposed. UNCLE KEVIN came here for his debut three weeks ago and was well supported. He was no match for the winner but will have come on for the experience and can go one better. Large has shown good pace in both races to date and has the potential to do better so looks a threat.

5.52

Tiz Approved made his debut in a very much better race than this at Oaklawn last month but finished last. He has the potential to do much better but HAPPY GUY has been knocking on the door in similar contests and it's about time he was let in. He holds Starship Fonzy on his penultimate run but both Championship Alley and Sir Swaysalot have been in the money and can take advantage if the selection's draw proves disadvantageous.

6.19

Plenty arrive here in good form including POWER WALKER, who has won three of his last five and was impressive over the track and trip last time. He can go in again though Pure Luck is back in form as he showed here last month. Honest To Goodness had the latter behind when completing a double here earlier though a wide draw hasn't done him any favours but Fox Rox, the winner of 17 races in a long career, is ideally berthed and well up to this. Big Gillette, four-times a winner at Woodbine back in 2017, hasn't run since April.

6.48

Colonels Daughter had Native Lion and Sundrenched behind when scoring here but was behind the former and Stormy D next time. There doesn't look much between the trio here while the in-form Mad Grace is greatly respected despite stepping up slightly in class. Haniel has won two minor claimers here and this is tougher so the vote goes to ALL GOOD TIMES (NAP), the winner of a slightly better race here in December before tackling much better company the following month.

7.19

Rare Hue came with a late run to catch the consistent Happy Guy last time but finished behind Bravely Bold when the latter dropped into this lowly grade here last time. WILL RUNAWAY looks certain to win soon in this class and had The Exception behind on his penultimate start. He was again placed in slightly better company last time and has a much better draw than Temple Mount, who may struggle to get a decent position from stall 13.

7.50

THAT'S MY CUE hasn't done much wrong in her last two runs and had Tomorra behind when they occupied the places here last time. That should be good enough here as the Godolphin-owned Desert Legacy showed little on her debut though is beautifully-bred and expected to do better. Apogee has a nice pedigree and has been showing up well breezing while Pure Rhythm is one for the future but has been unlucky with the draw.

8.20

DEMANDING had been in good form before getting off the mark last month then missed the break in a slightly better race next time. She should get back to winning ways as both her main rivals, Rita Of Cascia an Mermaid Kisses, are on the outside and will be fortunate to get a run. Susies Who won here in January and missed the break last time so if she gets away she could provide the main threat. Februaryexclusive looks best of the remainder.

8.51

Duchess Of Sussex was engaged in the 6.30 at Gulfstream yesterday where she won well earlier. Hey Kitten won here in January and didn't have much chance in a stakes race next time though a wide draw tempers enthusiasm while Richies Great Girl, who has been racing in better company, is another with it all to do from the outside. QUEENS EMBRACE has won her last two and is progressing at a rate of knots. She's taking a step-up in grade but has only had four starts and can complete a hat-trick. Bridge Dancer made all for an emphatic victory here last month and would be difficult to catch if grabbing the rails.

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