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Off time: 16:20 | Winning time: 4m 45.15s

Raffles Hermes^h²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Harry Kimber| T: R Walford| OR: 109

7/5

A fair 2m chase winner in France in May and ran by far his best race in Britain when second in 7-runner handicap at Wincanton (15.7f, heavy) on latest start, impressing with how quickly he got into contention. Looks ready to strike.

Form: 664/742

Falco Des Pins⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Ned Fox⁽³⁾| T: Miss V Williams| OR: 102

11/4

Capitalised on a falling mark with something to spare at Ludlow (2m) in February and followed up in similarly comfortable fashion at Leicester (15.9f) last week. Remains well treated on pick of his French form and hat-trick certainly looks possible.

Form: 88-6311

Sanitiser^b¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Tom Cannon| T: G & J Moore| OR: 99

7/2

Is more consistent than most at this level and belied market unease to get off the mark in 5-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (17f, soft, 10/1) on most recent outing, responding well. Should remain competitive at the very least.

Form: 32-4431

Valirann Gold^b1,t⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 10-2| J: Ben Godfrey| T: H Brown| OR: 81| C

4/1

On a long losing run but fared better than of late when third of 11 in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, soft, 9/1) latest, albeit never a threat. Needs to build on that in first-time blinkers from 2 lb out of the weights.

Form: 3625P3

Forecasts

Raffles Hermes (7/5), Falco Des Pins (11/4), Sanitiser (7/2), Valirann Gold (4/1)

RAFFLES HERMES shaped notably well when runner-up at Wincanton and, with that form proving strong, he's taken to go one better. Hat-trick seeker Falco des Pins is a solid rival, though.