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Son Of Red^t¹⁴⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: Jonny Peate| T: Jack Jones| OR: 68| CD

9/2

C&D winner. First run since leaving Harry Fry when 12/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f) in December, despite idling. 2 lb nudge fair enough and he will be a danger to all if raring to go back from a break.

Form: 32141/1-

(2)

Carlton⁶⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Callum Shepherd| T: James Owen| OR: 68| BF| C

13/8

Four-time course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, good, 33/1) 66 days ago. No surprise should he give a good account back in this sphere.

Form: 11-1124

(3)

Wannabe Brave^b³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 68| CD

5/2

C&D winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Lingfield (13f, AW, 10/3) 37 days ago. Back up in trip and this consistent 6-y-o is likely to be in the mix.

Form: 5212-24

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Star Legend^v³⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Joe Bradnam⁽⁷⁾| T: James Owen| OR: 66| C

13/2

Fourth of 5 in handicap hurdle at Fakenham (23.4f, good, 11/4) 37 days ago. Visor back on. Fair on the Flat, didn't need to improve to win on last Flat run. Carlton is presumably the stable first-string.

Form: 532251

(1)

Beggarman¹⁹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: H Morrison| OR: 61| CD

9/1

C&D winner. 9/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Kempton (16f). Off 6 months but he will be a threat if fully tuned-up for this assignment.

Form: 552244-

Forecasts

Carlton (13/8), Wannabe Brave (5/2), Son Of Red (9/2), Star Legend (13/2), Beggarman (9/1)

CARLTON hasn't troubled the judge over hurdles the last twice but he is a solid operator on the all-weather, particularly round here where he is 4-4. The 5-y-o shades preference ahead of Son of Red, who was successful over this C&D on his final start for Harry Fry in July 2022 and followed up back from a lengthy absence for his new yard at Wolverhampton in December. Wannabe Brave is consistent and should be on the premises, too, but in truth cases can be made for each member of this quintet.