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(2)

Baltic^p³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 82

11/8

Completed a superb 5-timer at Newcastle in July. 11/2, last of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, heavy) 35 days ago. Can get back on the up returned to the AW upped further in trip.

Form: 1-11118

(1)

Saratoga Gold^b¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: J Mitchell| T: K Frost| OR: 78| D

9/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Needs treating as though still in good nick.

Form: 543246

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Berkshire Sundance²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 74| D

5/4

Unseated rider on return from a year off last month and confirmed she's better than ever when winning 11-runner handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Makes tapeta debut and there may well be more to come.

Form: 4341-U1

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Le Rouge Chinois¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: K S McHugh⁽⁷⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 72| D

9/1

Latest win at Nottingham in June. Eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 14 days ago, which was disappointing given he had the run of things. Usual cheekpieces removed.

Form: 104528

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Hedonista¹¹⁶

Weight: 9-8| Age: 4

T: E Walker J: Non Runner

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Gordon Grey¹³

Weight: 9-8| Age: 4

T: B Brookhouse J: C Lee

Forecasts

Berkshire Sundance (5/4), Baltic (11/8), Gordon Grey (4/1), Hedonista (5/1), Le Rouge Chinois (9/1), Saratoga Gold (9/1)

Low-mileage 4-y-o BERKSHIRE SUNDANCE proved better than ever when successful in what was effectively his reappearance at Salisbury a month ago and with that willing attitude sure to stand him in good stead, he can follow up. Baltic bombed out in the mud last month but had previously won his last 5 and can get back on track returned to the AW. Saratoga Gold is also considered.