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Off time: 15:02 | Winning time: 5m 7.62s

Lovato^p¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 124| BF

2/1

Returned to winning ways with victory over an extended 2m at Bangor last month, and excuses when disappointing at Wincanton (suffered from ataxia or tying-up), and usual cheekpieces back on after racing in blinkers there.

Form: 11F-217

Royal Hall^v¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR: 116| C

6/5

Has mixed Flat and jumps this year, winning his last three over hurdles, with the latest win coming in a 3m1f handicap here. Adaptable regarding trip, and big chance of completing 4-timer in current heart.

Form: 77/2111

Ding Ding¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-10| J: M Goldstein| T: Miss S West| OR: 108| CD

11/4

All four of her wins over hurdles have come at this track, and she looked like the run would bring her on when 12½L fourth of 7 to Royal Hall over 3m1f here last time. Ought to close that gap considerably with the benefit of a run.

Form: 8226-44

Non-Runners

Ramore Will¹⁸⁰

Weight: 10-13| Age: 7

T: C Gordon J: Tom Cannon

Forecasts

Royal Hall (6/5), Lovato (2/1), Ding Ding (11/4), Ramore Will (9/2)

All four can be considered, but ROYAL HALL arrives in the best heart and remains fairly treated having won his last three in this sphere. Ding Ding has ground to make up on the selection from their meeting last month, but the shorter trip will suit her, and she should narrow the gap with that run under her belt. Lovato tied up at Wincanton, and is better judged on previous form.