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Army Ethos²⁵⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 110| D

2/9

Speedily bred and easily made a successful debut at Ayr last year. Took a big step forward when neck second of 20 to River Tiber in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good, 20/1) next time, so he's the one to beat on his comeback.

Form: 12-

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Pocklington³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Russell| T: G R Oldroyd| CD

3/1

Bred to be useful and got off to a winning start in 12-runner minor event (8/1) at this C&D 36 days ago, cosily. Open to improvement but he has plenty to find up against Army Ethos.

Form: 1

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Highland Laird¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie

125/1

Sent off at long odds (150/1) and beaten a long way out when last of 10 in minor event at this course (8f) on debut 12 days ago. Looks to be up against it dropped in trip.

Form: 0

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Bare Elegance

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Andrew Breslin⁽³⁾| T: B Haslam

66/1

30,000 gns foal, Kodiac filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner out of useful 2-y-o 6f/6.3f winner Walk On Bye. Faces a tough task first time up.

Form:

Forecasts

Army Ethos (2/9), Pocklington (3/1), Bare Elegance (66/1), Highland Laird (125/1)

ARMY ETHOS only had the 2 starts last year but he sets a clear standard after his excellent second in the Coventry at Royal Ascot. This looks a good opportunity for him to make a winning return to action, with debut-winner Pocklington the one who can give the selection most to think about.