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Useful chaser at his best in Ireland. Made a sound start for Donald McCain when third of 4 in Southwell handicap hurdle last October but well held in 2 subsequent outings last autumn and has a near 12-month absence to overcome.
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Fit from Flat, better than ever when making a successful return to hurdling in 2m Chepstow handicap (good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 4 weeks ago. That was a big-field race and he should remain competitive off 5 lb higher.
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Bumper winner. Failed to win over hurdles last season but he did shape well when fourth of 17 in the ultra-competitive Morebattle at Kelso (2m, soft) when last seen in February. This low-mileage 6-y-o appeals as one likely to go on to better things for his top yard this season.
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Three handicap wins at up to 2½m last season. Creditable fifth of 12 at Fakenham (2½m, good, 20/1) when last seen in May. Can play a part if ready to roll after 6 months off.
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Won twice over hurdles in spring 2025 but hasn't offered any obvious encouragement in 3 comeback outings (2 Flat, one hurdle) this autumn.
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Fairly useful winner on the Flat prior to capitalising on a lenient hurdle mark in smooth style at Perth (2m, good) in September. Matched that when fourth in competitive Market Rasen handicap 3 weeks later. Also a creditable fifth on the Flat last month.
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Won twice at around 1m on the Flat for Francis-Henri Graffard last autumn and struck at the second time of asking over hurdles for current yard when easily seeing off 8 rivals in 17f Sedgefield maiden (good) last month. Brings obvious unexposed potential to her handicap debut.
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Fairly useful French bumper winner who has been placed on all 3 completed starts over hurdles since coming to Britain, latterly 2 lengths second of 7 on 2m Worcester handicap debut/reappearance (soft) 16 days ago. Likely has bigger performances in him.
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Second in bumper at Lingfield (only start for Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies) before making a winning hurdle/yard debut in 2m Catterick maiden in February. Has found it harder since, including pulling up on handicap debut when last seen in May. Has first-time cheekpieces added to tongue tie on return.
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Fair form at best in 3 maidens on Flat in Ireland last year and made winning start over hurdles at Kelso (2m, soft) in February. Found less than seemed likely when fifth in novice there 5 weeks later. Has had a breathing operation (also tongue tied) ahead of handicap debut/reappearance.
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Forecasts
Mia Sunshine (10/3), Knight Templar (7/2), Quaviste (9/2), Limier D'arthel (11/2), Word For Word (13/2), Inappropriate (12/1), Secret Vino (12/1), Whiskeywealth (14/1), Rewired (33/1), Itsinthename (33/1)
QUAVISTE's promising run in the Morebattle at Kelso on his final outing of last season suggests it's surely only a matter of time before he's winning over hurdles. Limier d'Arthel shaped nicely on his handicap debut/reappearance at Worcester recently and is second choice ahead of ready Sedgefield maiden winner Mia Sunshine.
Prize Money
1st: £6,337.002nd: £2,916.003rd: £1,458.004th: £730.005th: £364.00
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