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Off time: 17:55 | Winning time: 58.53s

(1)

Han Solo Berger^p¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: James Doyle| T: C F Wall| OR: 80| CD

11/8

C&D winner last June prior to going close in this very race the following month. Yet to hit top form this season, but the handicapper has shown mercy and he's appealing with James Doyle aboard.

Form: 363076

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(3)

Smokey²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: R Kingscote| T: C Wallis| OR: 74| D

14/1

Three-time winner on the AW earlier this year, but she failed to fire back on turf at Yarmouth last time and looks vulnerable.

Form: 151147

(2)

Buniann⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: J Fanning| T: P T Midgley| OR: 70| D

11/4

Remains winless following 11 attempts on turf, but there was nothing wrong with his near miss at Doncaster (5f) last weekend. Should give it a good shot.

Form: 362662

(4)

Passional^t¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Marco Ghiani| T: S C Williams| OR: 68| BF| D

9/4

Notched 4 AW wins during the winter and equally effective on turf when second over this C&D and at Yarmouth last month. Big player if she takes her chance after a creditable effort at Ascot on Friday.

Form: 572253

Forecasts

Han Solo Berger (11/8), Passional (9/4), Buniann (11/4), Smokey (14/1)

Back in 0-85 company and 1 lb lower than for his C&D success last June, HAN SOLO BERGER could be the way to go. Chris Wall's charge hasn't been at his very best so far this year, but he wasn't beaten far in a stronger handicap than this over C&D 15 days ago and the booking of James Doyle adds to his appeal. Assuming Passional doesn't go to post, Buniann will be clear second choice ahead of Smokey.