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Off time: 21:02 | Winning time: 1m 39.21s

(5)

Hasanoanda¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 85| D

7/1

Won two from his first three runs this year in novice company but took another step forward when third on handicap debut in a stronger race than this. Progressive and lightly-raced he remains one for the shortlist.

Form: 46-1414

(6)

Papa Stour¹⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 81WS

12/1

Only had four starts for new trainer and was well backed to win at Wolverhampton. Came in for similar support when below that on the fibresand and again disappointed last time on the AW. Needs to bounce back on first run since wind surgery.

Form: 947-126

(2)

Escalator¹²^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: C Fellowes| OR: 75| D

1/1

Showed a similar level of promise in first three starts but improved out of sight on handicap debut and first try on quick ground. Due to go up 10lb so well in under a penalty and looks the one to beat.

Form: 52-51

(1)

Wilson¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: L Morris| T: L M Cumani| OR: 79

20/1

Struggled in first two handicap runs this year before a much better run at Leicester. Didn't quite have the pace for a furlong shorter and a return to a mile will help. Stable quiet at present but did win this last year and he should be competitive.

Form: 714-005

(3)

Arigato^p⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-3| J: S De Sousa| T: W Jarvis| OR: 67

15/8

Suited by the weights as due to go up 5lb in the future following a good run of form with a win and two places (including over the C&D). Looks set to go well again in ideal conditions.

Form: 83-0132

Non-Runners

(4)

Maypole¹⁶

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: R Hannon J: Dane O'Neill

Forecasts

Escalator (1/1), Arigato (15/8), Maypole (5/1), Hasanoanda (7/1), Papa Stour (12/1), Wilson (20/1)

Maypole should be able to get to the front in this field and could bounce back from his last start. Hasanoanda has made all previously but generally likes to race on the heels of the leader and is a progressive type who should have more to come down in grade. Wilson is another to consider back up in trip in an open race while Arigato like ESCALATOR is well in at the weights. Slight preference is for the latter who won with plenty in hand on handicap debut and has lots more to offer.