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First Lord De Cuet^b¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 12-2| J: Jack Tudor| T: D Pipe| OR: 122| C

11/4

Produced one of his best efforts in this sphere when second to Anglers Crag at Market Rasen (23.8f, good to soft) in January. However, he hasn't quite matched that level in 3 subsequent starts and record over fences now stands at 0-13.

Form: UP2443

Champagne Court^p,t²⁸

Age: 11| Weight: 12-0| J: Lorcan Williams| T: J Scott| OR: 120

13/2

Unseated rider back from a 13-month absence at Sandown in February but no such mishaps when second in a 4-runner handicap at Statford (22.6f, heavy) where he pulled clear of the rest with the winner. Definite chance off the same mark.

Form: 16P4-U2

Copperhead^p,t³⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: Freddie Gingell⁽⁵⁾| T: J Tizzard| OR: 116| BF| CD

9/4

Hasn't really looked like winning a race since his fine novice campaign back in 2019/20 but efforts in defeat this season have been largely solid. On the downside, his latest display when favourite for a veterans' event at Newbury was lacklustre and he's opposable on the back of that.

Form: 263334

Golden Sovereign^p,t1¹⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-4| J: M G Nolan| T: P Hobbs & J White| OR: 110| CD

10/3

Opened chase account over this C&D on final start of 2020/21 campaign and placed both completed starts back here last term. However, he hasn't put his best foot forward in 4 appearances since returning to action in December and now has a bit to prove.

Form: 2U-4535

Supervisor¹⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-2| J: Charlie Deutsch| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 108| BF

6/1

Low-mileage 10-y-o put it all together when opening his account in a handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) on belated return in February. Probably best not to read too much into his recent Newbury defeat in what turned out to be a highly unorthodox race. Strong claims.

Form: 2/F-2124

Forecasts

Copperhead (9/4), First Lord De Cuet (11/4), Golden Sovereign (10/3), Supervisor (6/1), Champagne Court (13/2)

It's easy enough to forgive SUPERVISOR for his reverse at Newbury all things considered and, back on what is likely to be deep ground here, the lightly-raced 10-y-o is the most appealing option in a trappy-looking affair. Champagne Court proved that he retains plenty of ability at Stratford last month and is next on the list ahead of First Lord de Cuet, who was a place ahead of Supervisor at Newbury but he doesn't always find much under pressure and is 0-13 in this sphere.