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(5)

Kuredu King^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: D C Costello| T: D McCain Jnr| OR: 74

9/1

Early starts for this yard weren't devoid of encouragement but not so good at Chester of late. A change of surface needs to help spark a revival.

Form: 1-43647

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(6)

Betelgeuse^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Darragh Keenan| T: S Woods| OR: 64| C

20/1

Wide-margin course winner last autumn and also runner-up twice here (including this trip) in April. Not at best at Kempton last time but could fare better back here.

Form: 532536

(2)

Captain Cairney^p¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Ryan Kavanagh⁽³⁾| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 69| C

6/4

Front runner who arrives on the up, winning over Leicester and here (1¾m) in July/August and only narrowly denied the hat-trick at Ffos Las (1¾m) 12 days ago. Another bold show is likely now tackling 2m.

Form: 725112

(4)

League Of Justice⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Billy Garritty| T: G Tutty| OR: 69

6/1

Lightly-raced maiden. Only beaten just over 2½ lengths when seventh of 8 in 1½m course handicap last Saturday. Significantly up in trip.

Form: 64377

(3)

Tinkety Tonk⁹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: H Morrison| OR: 62

11/2

Son of Time Test who showed ability in 3 qualifying runs in May/June. Switches to all-weather for handicap debut after 3 months off. Potential improver.

Form: 056

(1)

Saxophonic¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: S D Bowen| T: D M Simcock| OR: 56

9/4

Looked exposed as modest at up to 1½m but different proposition stepped up to 1¾m at Wolverhampton 18 days ago, comfortably seeing off 8 rivals. Raised 6 lb but likely has more to offer as a stayer.

Form: 386441

Forecasts

Captain Cairney (6/4), Saxophonic (9/4), Tinkety Tonk (11/2), League Of Justice (6/1), Kuredu King (9/1), Betelgeuse (20/1)

SAXOPHONIC was a revelation over 1¾m at Wolverhampton last time and there may be even more to come at 2m. The thriving Captain Cairney is the obvious form threat, with Tinkety Tonk one to note for market support now handicapping.