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Off time: 16:20 | Winning time: 6m 8.98s

American Mike^t³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR: 135| D

9/2

Smart Grade 2-winning chaser at his best for Gordon Elliott who was given a considerate return from 7 months off for new yard when third over fences at Newbury (2½m). However, well held following breathing operation back over hurdles at Chepstow last month.

Form: 3497-39

Thank You Ma'am^b,t¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Miss O Nicholls⁽⁵⁾| T: G Nicholls| OR: 125| D

6/1

Gradually progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice at around 3m. Not in the same form switched to fences on return last month but hindered his chance with a significant early error back over hurdles at Uttoxeter (23f) 2 weeks ago. Blinkers return in place of cheekpieces.

Form: 12-73P0

Kent De Thaix⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR: 119| D

4/1

Progressed with each start in novice/maiden hurdles, off the mark at third attempt at Carlisle (19.3f) in December. Struggled in Grade 2 next time but quickly back on track when fifth on handicap debut at Kelso (23f) 6 weeks ago. Possibilities starting out for new yard.

Form: 1-051P5

Jalisco Star^t²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: K Brogan| T: L Horsfall| OR: 118| D

5/1

Much better over hurdles than fences, adding to her tally in small-field handicap at Chepstow (23.6f) on penultimate start. Gave another good account when fourth in a much deeper race at Newbury (3m) and she commands respect with her consistency a real asset.

Form: P12214

Escapologist¹²^{(ex 7)}

Age: 7| Weight: 10-11| J: J J Burke| T: James Owen| OR: 111

9/4

Seemed to benefit from the step back up in trip/switch to hold-up tactics when opening his account in handicaps at Market Rasen (23f) 12 days ago, arguably value for extra too. That wasn't a strong race but he's still unexposed at 3m+.

Form: 4-94451

Ballygeary^t¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 10-3| J: William Maggs⁽³⁾| T: M E Sowersby| OR: 110

6/1

Winless since June 2024 but he did at least post one of his better efforts from easing mark when keeping on for third at Doncaster (21f) a couple of weeks ago. Stamina to prove but clearly handicapped to go close.

Form: 396673

Non-Runners

Jupiter Des Mottes⁴¹

Weight: 11-1| Age: 7

T: N G Richards J: Danny McMenamin

Forecasts

Escapologist (9/4), Jupiter Des Mottes (3/1), Kent De Thaix (4/1), American Mike (9/2), Jalisco Star (5/1), Thank You Ma'am (6/1), Ballygeary (6/1)

JUPITER DES MOTTES shaped much better than being pulled up suggests having rejoined his former yard at Haydock 6 weeks ago and, with that run likely to have brought him on, he could be worth chancing with his sights lowered. Market Rasen scorer Escapologist remains unexposed over 3m+ and he's feared, with Kent de Thaix and likeable mare Jalisco Star others meriting respect.