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Off time: 19:22 | Winning time: 2m 49.33s

(2)

Mt Augustus²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Fran Berry| T: H Candy| OR: 81

9/2

Twice placed from five starts and didn't see it out over a furlong further last time. Possible this will still stretch his stamina and needs to find improvement against a couple of useful types.

Form: 462-27

(4)

Pippin¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: H Morrison| OR: 77

7/4

Ran on strongly for a second win in a row and although more required for a 7lb rise , this extra test of stamina is likely to suit. Should be competitive again.

Form: 708-011

(3)

Poetic Steps⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: S De Sousa| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 69| BF

6/1

Has finished second on her last two runs off this current mark but this looks tougher. Stable has won two of the last four renewals.

Form: 914822

(1)

Midnight Blue^p⁸^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 59

11/8

Typical improving type for stable as she goes up in trip. Has won all three handicaps in cheekpieces and settled better last time. Should be hard to beat under a 6lb penalty on turf debut.

Form: 900-111

Forecasts

Midnight Blue (11/8), Pippin (7/4), Mt Augustus (9/2), Poetic Steps (6/1)

A small field but all bar Mt Augustus can make the pace so it's likely to be a true test. Poetic Steps represents a stable with an impressive recent record in the race but comes up against a couple of progressive types. Pippin has an eye-catching jockey booking and there should be more to come at this trip but preference is for MIDNIGHT BLUE who is rapidly improving and will be a formidable opponent under a penalty as she's due to go up 11lb in the future.