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(2)

Colonel Frank¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: F Norton| T: M Quinn| OR: 84

6/1

Has been running consistently well in this and higher grade. Goes beyond a mile for the first time requiring a career best off his revised mark.

Form: 541-742

(6)

Fast And Hot^b³²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Rossa Ryan⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 80| C

5/1

Winner of three races last year and back to winning ways at Salisbury when his margin of victory in heavy ground may have been flattering. Revised mark has been beyond him previously, but talented rider's claim reduces the effect. Handles any ground

Form: 629-641

(1)

Man Of Harlech^p1³¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Charlie Bennett⁽³⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 79

7/1

Backed ahead of his latest start which signalled he may have found his new level. Hit a flat spot 2f out that day and that is a worry over a shorter trip around here. Possible cheekpieces will help.

Form: 594403

(4)

Rake's Progress¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: G Mosse| T: H Main| OR: 77

5/2

Best efforts have come with some give in the ground and his last win came off 4lb lower. Too many questions to answer unless there is rain.

Form: 5148-87

(5)

Stormingin⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Jason Watson⁽⁵⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 74

9/4

Going well at present without getting his head in front and good claimer booked. With 1m looking too short and 1m2f too far, then this intermediate trip should be ideal.

Form: 6-23222

(3)

Harlequin Striker^p³²

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: D K Ivory| OR: 73| BF

10/1

7lb better off with Fast And Hot for latest Salisbury run, but he is still to win beyond a mile.

Form: 6957-22

Forecasts

Stormingin (9/4), Rake's Progress (5/2), Fast And Hot (5/1), Colonel Frank (6/1), Man Of Harlech (7/1), Harlequin Striker (10/1)

Fast And Hot should confirm recent Salisbury form with Harlequin Striker over this trip, but STORMINGIN makes most appeal with Jason Watson's claim the deciding factor. Gary Moore's team are in fine fettle and this five-year-old has been running bravely without getting his head in front. This 1m1f trip with the likelihood of a good pace should be the ideal set-up for him. Man Of Harlech bounced back to form last time and cheekpieces may be the final piece of the puzzle.