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Glittering Legend

Bowmark

Talented juvenile ROYAL PLAYWRIGHT can be forgiven his run in the Futurity Trophy on what was deep ground and representing a yard in outstanding form, he's taken to kick off his 3-y-o campaign in the perfect fashion switched to the AW. Glittering Legend has a very progressive profile and is the obvious threat on form, though novice winners Titanium Emperor and Bowmaker are open to plenty of progress. 

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Berkshire Whisper

Master Technician

Cyclonite

Andrew Balding is triple-handed and this may fall to MARCHOGION who was much improved when an unlucky third behind the progressive So Darn Hot at Lingfield last time. He's better off at the weights with that rival and may be able to reverse the form. Leadenhall Street shaped better than the bare result at Southwell and could outrun his odds.

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Heavenly Heather

Aramis Grey

Shallow

It's slightly surprising that CLOUD COVER has undergone a breathing operation given she was better than ever over C&D when last seen in January but her presence forces a lot of these out of the handicap and her claims seem fairly obvious. Aramis Grey is a regular in this race and she'll be keeping on, with Powdering also of each-way interest.

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Storm Star

Roi De France

Apiarist

Already proven at listed level, ROI DE FRANCE caught the eye when third over 7f at Kempton last month. That run should put him spot on for this and he could well have a big handicap in him on his return to a mile. Kingdom Come was only narrowly defeated in this race last year and remains of interest from the same mark, while course specialist Storm Star is entitled to respect in his bid for the hat-trick. 

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We Never Stop

Run Boy Run

Marshman

A nice blend of pattern-level sprinters taking on rock-solid handicappers. HEATHCLIFF fits into the latter category and with this stiff 6f looking right up his street, he gets the nod to open his 2025 account. There are a plethora of potential dangers, notably last year's winner Fivethousandtoone, Saint Lawrence and Badri. 

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Salamanca

Old Harrovian

Charlotte's Web

OLD HARROVIAN and Glen Buck dominated a Southwell handicap in January and with both winning next time, they look to be handicappers on the up. The latter won the first clash but the former represents a yard in scintillating form so he just gets the nod this time. Of the others, Smart Hero, a progressive sort, and Penzance, runner-up in this a year ago, are also of interest.

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Wonder Legend

Tribal Star

Heathen

Claims can be made for a few in a red-hot finale including PLAGE DE HAVRE, who found the run of the race against him when chasing home re-opposing Wonder Legend at Wolverhampton 5 weeks ago. Completely unexposed at this trip and hailing from a stable firmly amongst the winners, he's fancied to make a bold bid. Aforementioned Wonder Legend, Roaring Legend and Duke of Oxford all arrive in rude health and merit consideration. Heathen also makes each-way appeal.

Lingfield

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Obsidian Knight

Destinado

Patch's Bond

Way Of Life

SHAHBAZ resumed winning ways at Chelmsford City last time and remains handily weighted on his previous form so is taken to defy a 4 lb rise in the weights. Civil Law also holds solid claims at these weights and heads the list of dangers. A whole host of others need factoring in too, headed by Bulldog Spirit, Destinado and Tortured Soul in this highly competitive handicap. 

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Son Of Man

Mr Baloo

PARADOXICAL is enjoying a fine 2025 and taken to bag a remarkable fifth victory having been undone by a wide berth when eighth at Chelmsford City last time out. Cephalus is feared most on the back of his career-best Southwell success but he's not the only danger in this wide open handicap with Arcadian Nights, Kind of Kiss and Koy Koy all in the picture too. 

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Dingle

Sous La Neige

Legal Reform

BLUE PRINCE signalled he is ready to strike again when a clear Kempton second last week so looks the way to go here. C&D scorer Dragon Icon rates a big threat at these weights though, while Legal Reform, Dembe, Bravo Zulu and Helm Rock are others to consider in this tight-knit contest. 

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Westmorian

Cinque Verde

Crimson Sand

Another wide-open handicap and it could pay to side with SOMMELIER who wasn't seen to anything like best effect at Kempton last time out and can now capitalise on a handy-looking mark. Hat-trick seeking Westmorian rates a major danger though, while Silky Wilkie, Cajetan, Diamondonthehill and Prince of Pillo all enter calculations too. 

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Lady Manzor

Handle With Care

Alcazan

PARTY BEAR has been much improved following the switch to handicaps/step up in trip, supplementing her breakthrough victory at Wolverhampton in taking fashion at Southwell (7f) 10 days ago. She makes plenty of appeal again under a penalty and is fancied to land the hat-trick. Lady Manzor, despite a less-than-ideal draw, is another to consider, along with Scattering Light, Get Jiggy With It and Handle With Care.

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Tides Of War

Rogue Tornado

Poncho

This looks wide open and it could pay to take a chance on ROAD TO WEMBLEY. He took a definite step back in the right direction returned to a more suitable trip when third at Wolverhampton 5 weeks ago and, back on the mark he defied at Newcastle last summer, all looks set fair for a big run. Comte de Loir arrives one of the least exposed and equipped with cheekpieces he's another to consider. Irish raider Pearl Jewel and Dance Time are just a couple of others to consider.

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Vocal Legend

The Flying Seagull

Kiniro

COUL ANGEL has some strong form to his name and, eased slightly in grade, showed a good attitude to resume winning ways at Southwell 5 weeks ago. Nudged up 3 lb, he's of interest again from a handy draw and earns the vote ahead of Kiniro and Backspin who are similarly going the right way. McIntosh and Vocal Legend aren't dismissed either.

Chelmsford City

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Nogo's Dream

Honour Your Dreams

Merrimack

This looks open but BLUE FORCE chases a hat-trick and well drawn to attack from stall 2, he could be the answer. Maharajas Express and Merrimack haven't fared as well in the draw department, so Charlie Mason and Aces Wild could be the main threats.

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Cosi Bello

Critical Aclaim

Vecu

A valuable 3-y-o maiden that could go to CHRISTMAS GIFT on debut. Her in-form yard has had a number of successful newcomers recently and she makes a fair bit of appeal on paper. Vecu lacked scope and proved keen last year but his form reads well and he has obvious claims on his return if he's trained on. There is more to come from Critical Aclaim who has shown plenty to finish second in a couple of AW events having been well backed.

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Bint Havana Gold

Split Elevens

Zu Run

Successful over C&D on his penultimate start, SIR MAXI shaped as if still in top form when runner-up at Newcastle 3 weeks ago, finishing well when eventually getting a gap. He earns the vote to continue the good work despite being drawn a little wider than ideal. Split Elevens similarly arrives in good form and is feared. Call Glory, Charlatan and Forever Proud are others making the shortlist.

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My Mate Mike

Triggered

Windsor Pass

TRIGGERED continues in good form and could be the way to go off his reduced mark having won over C&D in the past. Kondratiev Wave, Bellagio Man and Lord Danielson are a trio of others who should be in the hunt.

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Steel Tiger

Don Simon

Liam Swagger

CABALLO DE MAR confirmed he's one of the most progressive staying handicappers around when an easy winner at Southwell a fortnight ago and on that evidence, a 6 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the 5-timer. Sixpack has made the switch to James Owen so he's sure to be well prepared for this return to action, while Liam Swagger is also of interest from the same stable. 

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Sayidah Dariyan

Mr Lightside

SKY MAJESTY looked every inch the smart filly she's bred to be when successful on each of her 3 starts as a juvenile, latterly at Group 2 level, and she makes obvious appeal on return to action with further progress very much on the cards. Jouncy, for the in-form Andrew Balding yard and Sayidah Dariyan may emerge as the chief dangers. 

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Lord Rapscallion

Mr Swivell

Mr Mistoffelees

Commander Of Life

This could go the way of A MAJOR PAYNE who comes here on the back of a very good C&D third and remains low mileage with the prospect of more to come. Midnight's Dream is feared most on the back of his recent Leicester victory, although a good case can also be made for Lord Rapscallion, Mr Swivell and Mister Mojito in this very open handicap.   

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Cristo

Magna Gee Gee

Scarlet Sunset

NOTIMEFORCHITCHAT rates the pick of the weights on the back of his recent Kempton victory so edges the vote in this wide open handicap. Scarlet Sunset is also weighted to have a say and heads the list of dangers. Handicap debutant Caspian King commands plenty of respect too along with Dalmally, Phrygia and Jiff's Army. 

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