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(7)

Cape Caster^t⁴⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: S W Kelly| T: Evan Williams| OR: 82| CD

11/2

Still well above his last winning mark on the Flat back in 2014. Won over fences last year but recent Flat efforts have been below par and others preferred.

Form: 132/9-56

(5)

Souriyan^b,t⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Joshua Bryan⁽³⁾| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 79

5/1

Turned a corner over fences recently making all to win back-to-back races. Interesting to see if he can translate that form now back on to the flat on first attempt in this sphere for almost a year.

Form: 31144/6-

(2)

Croquembouche^p¹⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: William Cox⁽⁵⁾| T: E De Giles| OR: 79

14/1

Won a class 5 contest at Bath off a 3lb lower mark two starts back. Find the higher grade and step up in trip a bit much at York last time. Will appreciate this drop back in grade but still needs to prove he stays this far.

Form: 0-06517

(3)

Gang Warfare^b,t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan⁽³⁾| T: Alexandra Dunn| OR: 79| D

7/1

Sole win on turf came back in 2015 and recent spin in a maiden hurdle was only average. Starting to look dangerously well handicapped in this sphere but needs a sharp return to form to play a part.

Form: 0-77586

(6)

Long John Silver¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Nicola Currie⁽³⁾| T: J A Osborne| OR: 78

11/4

Only had three starts so far this year and there have certainly been bits of promise. Has shaped like this step up in trip will suit and is very much of interest with useful claimer taking off 3lb.

Form: 21-656

(4)

Arty Campbell³⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Charles Bishop| T: B J Llewellyn| OR: 77| D

13/2

Dropped below his last winning mark on the flat. On a going day he is a strong travelling type that is generally played pretty late. Certainly rates of interest off a falling mark.

Form: 519-079

(8)

With Pleasure¹⁷²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Callum Shepherd| T: J L Flint| OR: 71

8/1

Fairly consistent performer over hurdles. Returns from a six-month break here and is still 4lbs higher than for his sole win on turf. Fitness needs to be taken on trust but market good guide.

Form: 331247-

(1)

Sir Pass I Am⁷⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: M Dwyer| T: A M Balding| OR: 65| D

6/1

Won at Chepstow off a 5lb lower mark in May last year. Beaten a long way on both runs this season, but has dropped back down the weights and wouldn't be the biggest surprise should he go well.

Form: 0176-80

Forecasts

Long John Silver (11/4), Souriyan (5/1), Cape Caster (11/2), Sir Pass I Am (6/1), Arty Campbell (13/2), Gang Warfare (7/1), With Pleasure (8/1), Croquembouche (14/1)

Souriyan has been in cracking form over fences of late and he is likely to be very popular here back on the flat. LONG JOHN SILVER has shaped several times that a step up to this sort of trip would really suit and he can take advantage of a lenient mark with Nicola Currie on board. Arty Campbell is lurking on a dangerous mark and completes the shortlist.