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Off time: 14:35 | Winning time: 4m 24.9s

Nero Rock^t,v³¹

Age: 8| Weight: 12-2| J: William Shanahan⁽⁷⁾| T: J Candlish| OR: 122| CD

7/2

Off the mark over fences when successful here (19.3f) in May before following up a week later at this C&D. After a couple of below-par efforts, back on track in first-time visor when third at Doncaster last time. Tongue tie now reapplied. Respected.

Form: 223433

Grey Skies²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 12-2| J: B S Hughes| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 122

16/5

Won a point before landing maiden/novice hurdles for this yard last winter. Shaped as if better for run at Carlisle (2m4f) in October, but dropped away after 3 out when last of 5 at Hereford (2m) earlier this month. Has something to prove.

Form: 1112-75

Arthur's Quay^t²⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: Jack Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: B Haslam| OR: 120

9/4

On only his third start for current yard, took advantage of reduced mark when opening his account over fences at Catterick in December. Career best when following up under a penalty at Musselburgh 6 days later and he can complete the hat-trick.

Form: U73311

Blue Hawaii^t³²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: T Collier| OR: 106

9/1

Matched her fair hurdles form first time up over fences when second in 6-runner handicap at Catterick in November, collared on line. Let down by her jumping at the same C&D the following month, but no surprise to see her bounce back.

Form: 2272-29

Onesoc³²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-6| J: Ross Chapman| T: J Parkinson & S Smith| OR: 98

10/3

Modest winner over hurdles, getting off the mark in handicap at Southwell in June. Attracted support on his chasing debut at Catterick last month, but could finish only fifth of 10 under a patient ride. Should do better over fences.

Form: 4-52185

Non-Runners

Wor Verge¹⁴

Weight: 11-4| Age: 10

T: S Corbett J: Non Runner

North Parade⁸⁶

Weight: 10-5| Age: 8

T: J Parkinson & S Smith J: Thomas Willmott

Forecasts

Arthur's Quay (9/4), Grey Skies (16/5), Onesoc (10/3), Nero Rock (7/2), North Parade (4/1), Wor Verge (8/1), Blue Hawaii (9/1)

Having dropped to a career-low mark, ARTHUR'S QUAY opened his account over fences at Catterick in December and then looked better than ever when following up at Musselburgh only 6 days later. The 9-y-o can land the hat-trick in his current form, with Nero Rock feared most on his return to this course. North Parade completes the shortlist.