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Constant Security Services Handicap

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Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 100| D

Smart performer at best for Sir Michael Stoute but has struggled for form this season, sixteenth of 17 in Great St Wilfrid Handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 18/1) 13 days ago. Tongue strap now added.

Form: 28-8680

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Northern Express^p⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Dods| OR: 98| C| D

Course winner who turned in best effort of the season when fifth of 17 in handicap at York (7.9f, good to firm, 18/1) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces reapplied and he's on a workable mark if building on latest effort.

Form: 887465

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Jayyash^p1⁵⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Saleh Faraj Al-otaibi⁽⁵⁾| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 97| D

Novice winner for John & Thady Gosden in 2024 and doubled career tally in Qatar for new yard in January. However, has found it tougher back in Europe last 2 starts, last of 7 in minor event at Longchamp (8f, good, 84/10) 57 days ago.

Form: 193307

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Bobby Bennu^h²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: J Mitchell| T: R Varian| OR: 96| BF| CD

Successful 3 times last year, including at this C&D. Good second at Haydock in July, before doing too much too soon when fifth of 7 in handicap at Chester (7f, firm, 2/1) 26 days ago. No surprise to see him bounce back here.

Form: 21-3825

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Telemark^t⁶²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 95| CD

C&D winner last year and, with reappearance behind him, ran well when fourth of 13 at Chester in May. Hasn't built on that in 2 subsequent outings, though, fifth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 16/1) 62 days ago.

Form: 18-7475

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Sterling Knight¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Loughnane| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 91| D

Gained reward for consistency this year when winning at Doncaster in July and has continued in good heart since, fourth of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good, 5/1) 2 weeks ago. Could be in the mix once more.

Form: 441624

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Strong Warrior⁷⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 95

Winner of first 2 starts before a good second at Windsor on handicap debut in June. Stiff task when eleventh of 21 in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, firm, 80/1) next time and he remains with potential back in calmer waters.

Form: 1-120

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Rhythm Master^p¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: S H James| T: G A Harker| OR: 89| CD

Consistent type who ended long losing run at this C&D at beginning of the month. Again ran well when third of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good, 7/1) 2 weeks ago and he can give another good account.

Form: 732313

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Desert Falcon²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Ryan Sexton| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 88| BF| CD

C&D winner whose latest success came when making all at Haydock in July. Ran at least as well when 2 lengths third of 13 to Rhythm Master in handicap at this C&D (good, 5/2) 27 days ago and he can make another bold bid.

Form: 611-213

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Persuasion²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: T D Barron| OR: 88| CD

Winner of this race in 2023 and got his head back in front at Musselburgh in April. However, ran one of this season's lesser races when eleventh of 15 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 40/1) 26 days ago.

Form: 718740

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Flaming Rib²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Jason Hart| T: H Palmer| OR: 86| C

Thirteen runs since last win in 2023 but showed more than on reappearance when fourth of 7 in handicap at Chester (7f, firm, 5/1) 26 days ago, doing a bit too much in front. Still needs to fully prove himself at this trip.

Form: 8786-44

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Cruyff Turn²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 8-13| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 85| CD

C&D winner last year and also scored at Redcar in April. Good second back at Redcar in June, but not in the same form when 11¾ lengths eleventh of 13 to Rhythm Master in handicap at this C&D (good, 8/1) 27 days ago. May just be vulnerable.

Form: 140020

Non-Runners

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Fine Interview³⁰

Weight: 9-3| Age: 4

T: H Al Jehani J: Jack Nicholls

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Sixtygeesbaby⁶³

Weight: 8-9| Age: 3

T: Tom Clover J: L Morris

Forecasts

Strong Warrior (6/1), Bobby Bennu (13/2), Telemark (7/1), Rhythm Master (8/1), Sterling Knight (8/1), Northern Express (8/1), Sixtygeesbaby (8/1), Fine Interview (10/1), Desert Falcon (10/1), Flaming Rib (12/1), Cruyff Turn (16/1), Persuasion (20/1), Nostrum (20/1), Jayyash (25/1)

This could go the way of FINE INTERVIEW, who shaped well when fifth in a big-field handicap at Goodwood last month having been forced to switch around 2f out. He can build on that effort with more still to offer at 7f, so he gets the vote ahead of Strong Warrior who drops in grade after finishing mid-field at Royal Ascot last time. Bobby Bennu and Sixtygeesbaby complete the shortlist.