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Off time: 14:15 | Winning time: 1m 37.57s

(1)

Book of Dreams¹⁸²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: D C Costello| T: M Appleby| OR: 93| D

16/1

Lost his way after a bright start to 2018 before landing a class 3 handicap at Chelmsford by a short-head. Picked up cheaply for £5,000 in October and faces a stiff task at the weights.

Form: 147001-

(5)

Calling Out²³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: S Donohoe| T: D M Simcock| OR: 97| CD

12/1

Needed every yard of this trip to score at Chelmsford last month so some concern he may be found out on this easier circuit.

Form: 335591-

(3)

Salateen^t³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: M Harley| T: D O'Meara| OR: 102

3/1

Consistent sort suited to positive tactics. Yet to win in seven attempts at this trip and headgear removed this time.

Form: 444424-

(2)

Straight Right^h⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding| OR: 108| D

4/5

5-8 on AW tracks and has by far the highest BHA rating. Not at his best when last seen and given a break since. Goes well fresh but finished last of six in this 12 months ago when he did not handle the bend too well.

Form: 94/6115-

(4)

Take The Helm²⁴⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: L P Keniry| T: B J Meehan| OR: 96| C

9/2

Five-time AW with a 3-11 record here. Winner on AW Championship Day last year over his optimum trip of 7f. Stays this far and fitness would be considered a bigger doubt.

Form: 142/412-

Forecasts

Straight Right (4/5), Salateen (3/1), Take The Helm (9/2), Calling Out (12/1), Book of Dreams (16/1)

Strictly on form Straight Right stands out judged on his official rating and an impressive AW strike rate. However, he underachieved in a stronger renewal of this last year when he appeared to have issues with the track. SALATEEN is yet to win over this trip and is suited to positive tactics over 7f. This looks as though it could turn into a tactical affair and he may be best equipped for such a test. Take The Helm has been absent for eight months and has a modest record fresh, whilst Calling Out would want further and Book Of Dreams faces a tough test at the weights.