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Off time: 13:35 | Winning time: 4m 26.22s

Persian Time⁴⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| OR: 133

5/1

Achieved a useful level of form over hurdles and off the mark at the second attempt in this sphere at Ascot (16.7f, good) in December, albeit he was arguably a fortunate winner there (left in the lead 2 out). Ran poorly next time and stable form has to be a major concern.

Form: 2P2-21P

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Soul Icon^t²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Kielan Woods| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 131| D

2/1

Winner of 8 of his 12 starts in handicap hurdles and likely he would've made a successful start in this sphere had he not unseated 2 out at Warwick in November. Struggled in a couple of Grade 2 events at this course since but he has to be taken seriously back in handicap company.

Form: 7-14U34

Issar D'Airy⁵³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-3| J: David Noonan| T: G & J Moore| OR: 128

11/4

Progressive 6-y-o who has made a fine start over fences, landing back-to-back handicaps at around 2m at Newbury in December/January. Up a total of 16 lb but remains open to progress in this sphere and moving back up in trip here is unlikely to be an issue.

Form: 2P1-311

Western Zephyr⁶⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-2| J: S Bowen| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 127

15/2

Point/bumper winner who won 3 of his 6 starts over hurdles last season. Sound start when hitting frame first 2 starts over fences but has completely misfired the last twice (reportedly bled on both occasions) and he now has a bit to prove.

Form: P1-3245

Beau Balko⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Harry Cobden| T: P F Nicholls| OR: 127

10/3

Won twice over hurdles last season and opened chase account at the fourth attempt at Musselburgh (15.8f, good to soft). 4 lb rise fair and while this is more demanding, he has to enter calculations.

Form: 25-5221

Forecasts

Soul Icon (2/1), Issar D'Airy (11/4), Beau Balko (10/3), Persian Time (5/1), Western Zephyr (15/2)

ISSAR D'AIRY has made a seamless transition to the larger obstacles and, with the promise of better to come from this 6-y-o, he is taken to make it 3-3 in this sphere. Soul Icon is likely to emerge as the main danger now back down in class, while Beau Balko merits respect on the back of his Musselburgh success.