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Off time: 12:51 | Winning time: 7m 43.85s

Crixus's Escape^p¹⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 12-0| J: Theo Gillard| T: G Boanas| OR: 100

9/1

Runner-up twice off significantly higher marks in early 2022 but struggled badly last season and finished quite weakly when a well-held third of 6 in C&D handicap on reappearance 19 days ago. May come on for the outing but still enough to prove.

Form: PP5PP-3

Onestepatatime^p¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J S Wainwright| OR: 100| CD

1/1

Added to her very good C&D record when getting on top close home 19 days ago. A further 4 lb rise seems unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

Form: 1126-41

Storm Tiger²²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Nathan Moscrop| T: Mrs Stella Barclay| OR: 93

5/1

Point winner. Still a maiden under Rules but he was consistent when switched to handicap chases at the start of 2023, reaching the frame on 4 of his 5 starts. Player if primed after his break.

Form: 524345-

Deep Charm¹⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Sam Coltherd| T: W Coltherd| OR: 91

18/1

Won a 3m chase at Hexham a couple of years ago but he largely struggled last season and was pulled up on his recent reappearance back at Hexham. Others have less to prove.

Form: 4/P3PF-P

Kildrum^p¹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-11| J: Emma Smith-Chaston⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 83

22/1

All 3 career wins have been gained over 3m at Hexham, the latest in May. Might have needed his latest run there after a 6-month break and may fare better now.

Form: 3912-15

Reign Suepreme^p⁴⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-7| J: Shane Quinlan⁽³⁾| T: Mrs N S Evans| OR: 79| CD

3/1

Point winner who finally got off the mark under Rules when just clinging on over C&D 7 weeks ago. Will be competitive if showing up in similar form.

Form: 53PU31

Non-Runners

Atomic Angel¹⁸

Weight: 10-12| Age: 8

T: S Corbett J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Onestepatatime (1/1), Reign Suepreme (3/1), Storm Tiger (5/1), Atomic Angel (13/2), Crixus's Escape (9/1), Deep Charm (18/1), Kildrum (22/1)

ONESTEPATATIME enhanced her good C&D record when leading late on last time and might be able to defy the handicapper again at her favoured venue. Storm Tiger is more than capable off his mark and will be a danger if ready to roll on his reappearance. Reign Suepreme, like the selection a last-time-out C&D winner, is another who should get involved.