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4YO plus | Class 4 | 6f 2y | 12 Runners | Turf

(6)

Lord Bertie^h⁴⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: C Horgan⁽⁵⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 86| CD

9/2

Found things panning out ideally when opening his account for present yard over C&D in October. Disappointed final start but shaped as if retaining ability after 5 months off when sixth over C&D in March. Entitled to be sharper but worth noting all career victories have come with cut in the ground.

Form: 92310-6

(8)

Coachello^p⁹³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: George Wood| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 85| D

14/1

Last success came on all-weather in December 2024 but absent since a below-par display at Chelmsford (6f) in February. Finds himself potentially very well treated if bouncing back returned to turf.

Form: U03-556

(2)

Gallant^t¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Jonny Peate| T: Oli Rix| OR: 84| D

8/1

Dual winner for Andrew Balding (at up to 1m) who ran best race for present yard when second at Chelmsford (6f) in February. Made mess of the start and never figured tackling 5f at Ascot latest but this return to 6f looks a plus from reduced mark.

Form: 60-6260

(7)

Havana Rum³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Ethan Tindall⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 83| D

4/1

Added 2 victories to his tally last year and returned from 3 months off with an excellent second at Pontefract (5f, soft) 6 weeks ago, poorly drawn but finding the race run to suit. Possibilities ease back down in class.

Form: 44136-2

(5)

Lorna B²⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 82| D

8/1

Progressive as a 3-y-o, winning 3 times at 6f and ending the season in good form, sticking at it in a likeable manner having been caught on the outer flank when fifth at Thirsk (6f) in September. Feasible to think she could do better again this year.

Form: 161125-

(10)

Noble Consort^v²³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D Egan| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 80| CD

6/1

Very much went the right way from a low base last year, enhancing his form further when scoring at Goodwood (6f) in September. Reportedly bled on that occasion but foolish to rule out further progress given his exploits last season.

Form: 112161-

(11)

Hk Fourteen¹⁷⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: O J Orr| T: A W Carroll| OR: 80| D

16/1

Won three times over 5f last summer but seemed to be anchored by rise in weights on final 2 starts, latterly when fifth on all-weather at Newcastle in November. Probably best watched on return to action.

Form: 123105-

(9)

Wreck It Ryley^b⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: L Morris| T: A D Brown| OR: 80| D

14/1

Landed a gamble (headgear change) in 9-runner handicap at Leicester (6f) in April. Excuses both starts since, losing several lengths following a tape start when down the field at Ripon 8 days ago. Bounce back not ruled out.

Form: 10-9148

(4)

Novello Lad²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Billy Garritty| T: P T Midgley| OR: 77| CD

4/1

Pair of 6f wins last summer and unlucky not to finish closer when an encouraging third on reappearance at Beverley (5f) 23 days ago, left with too much to do. Return to 6f rates a plus and current mark looks well within reach.

Form: 71029-3

(12)

Supreme King³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Ryan Kavanagh⁽⁵⁾| T: P D Evans| OR: 76| CD

12/1

Thrived on all-weather, bringing up hat-trick of 6f handicaps at Kempton in February. Performed creditably twice prior to a lesser effort at Wolverhampton (6f) 5 weeks ago and it's a while since he defied a mark this high.

Form: 1-11535

(1)

Men Of Honour²⁰⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 72

8/1

Ex-Irish gelding who ended his time with Andrew Slattery with a good fourth at Gowran (7f, heavy) in October. Joined present yard for 12,000 gns thereafter and there could be more to come as a 4-y-o. Betting can guide.

Form: 753664-

(3)

Cairdeas²¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Cam Hardie| T: P T Midgley| OR: 69

16/1

Winner over 7f for William Haggas who posted best effort for present yard when fourth at Ripon (6f) in August. Below-par display when last seen at Newcastle in October and suspicion this trip may be on the short side for him back from 7 months off.

Form: 480460-

Forecasts

Lord Bertie (9/2), Havana Rum (5/1), Men Of Honour (6/1), Lorna B (7/1), Noble Consort (8/1), Coachello (10/1), Supreme King (10/1), Novello Lad (10/1), Hk Fourteen (12/1), Wreck It Ryley (16/1), Cairdeas (16/1), Gallant (16/1)

C&D winner NOVELLO LAD's 3 career victories have come at 6f and he shaped well with a view to stepping back up in trip when third on return at Beverley 23 days ago, left with too much to do on that occasion and finishing to good effect once in the clear. He's selected to confirm the promise of that effort, with Havana Rum and Lord Bertie a couple of likely dangers. Likeable filly Lorna B is also respected on seasonal return.