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(3)

Big Bear Hug⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Alfie Redman⁽³⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 68

22/1

Goodwood winner over 1½m last June. Mostly struggled after but much better signs with third of 8 in turf handicap at Lingfield (11.6f) last time, faring best of those held up. Claims if she can back it up.

Form: 608-593

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(5)

Valentine Boy^h¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Jude Fernandes⁽³⁾| T: L A Dace| OR: 67| C

9/1

Has shown improved form this season, resuming winning ways over 1m here in May. Creditable third back here next time but well held at Newmarket since. This venue seems to bring out the best in him but this significantly longer trip asks a different question (unraced beyond 1m).

Form: 1-03148

(7)

Sarangpur⁷^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Toby Moore⁽³⁾| T: R Hughes| OR: 62

8/15

Irish recruit who has run out the easy winner of 1½m handicaps at Brighton and Epsom since joining Richard Hughes. Another 10 lb higher but it doesn't look enough to prevent him completing a quick hat-trick.

Form: 0-83411

(2)

Sonnerie Power²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Joe Bradnam⁽³⁾| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR: 64| CD

4/1

C&D winner in January. Creditable second of 14 over C&D 28 days ago. Likely to be competitive again.

Form: 7-15762

(6)

Distinction^v³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Finlay Bassett⁽⁷⁾| T: J Mackie| OR: 61| CD

18/1

Successful 3 times last year, including C&D. Back on what should be a good mark but hasn't really offered enough of late to suggest he's likely to capitalise.

Form: 056836

(1)

Brodie's Boy¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Charlie Tucker⁽⁵⁾| T: A W Carroll| OR: 59| C

12/1

Just the 1 win his name but hasn't shaped too badly in a few of his recent starts and his mark continues to ease. Could go well.

Form: 553484

(4)

Maywedance^p²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: James Glennon⁽⁵⁾| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 56| C

22/1

Back in cheekpieces, returned to form for current yard when winning 11-runner 1½m handicap here in May. Creditable third of 9 at Leicester (1½m, good) since.

Form: 740713

Forecasts

Sarangpur (8/15), Sonnerie Power (4/1), Valentine Boy (9/1), Brodie's Boy (12/1), Distinction (18/1), Big Bear Hug (22/1), Maywedance (22/1)

SARANGPUR has had lots in hand when winning both turf starts for Richard Hughes and even a 10 lb higher mark shouldn't stop him if he's as effective on the all-weather. Brodie's Boy is down to a career-low mark and gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of Maywedance.