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(3)

Cool Bahamian^v¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: R L Moore| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 85

6/1

Has won at 7f back in 2014, but last two wins have come at 6f, and seems happier at that trip nowadays. Back from a break with a good effort at Windsor last time but handicapper not cutting him any slack, and faces another stiffish task today.

Form: 41000-4

(2)

Pastoral Player¹⁸⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-7| J: J P Fahy| T: H Morrison| OR: 85

8/1

Yard going great guns at present but this veteran normally takes a run or two to achieve peak fitness and may need this after a break. Trip fine and acts on most ground but on balance of evidence, more likely winners today.

Form: 87506-2

(7)

Black Bess⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: P Cosgrave| T: J R Boyle| OR: 85

4/1

Did well last season, winning three, but not so good since last of those wins and handicapper looks in charge now. Trip fine and acts on both good and soft ground, so has plus points, but probably needs a bit more improvement to score again.

Form: 11783-7

(5)

Evening Attire³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: R Kingscote| T: W Stone| OR: 82

9/4

Progressed on the sand surfaces throughout the winter and did even better when switched back to the turf on latest start, only just getting touched off in a big field at Leicester. May well build on that and holds a leading chance.

Form: 41-4527

(4)

Morache Music¹²

Age: 9| Weight: 8-13| J: Rob Hornby| T: P R Chamings| OR: 77

9/2

Best days behind him now, but still capable of the odd good run, as when second at Epsom last July. Not disgraced on latest start and likely conditions fine, but no win since 2014 and usually finds something to beat him.

Form: 86548-4

(1)

Jersey Breeze¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: G Lee| T: M R Channon| OR: 74

7/1

Hadn't been seen for 18 months until reappearing at Salisbury recently, and that run hinted he still had something to offer, but a slight question mark over this trip and the worry of the second quick run after a break mean it's best to look elsewhere for the winner today.

Form: 3107/4

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Big Chill¹⁹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: K T O'Neill| T: P R Chamings| OR: 73

12/1

Got off the mark at the 21st attempt with a win in a low grade maiden at Chepstow, but failed to back that up in two subsequent starts in better company. All to prove on reappearance after a seven month break, and others preferred.

Form: 202100-

Forecasts

Evening Attire (9/4), Black Bess (4/1), Morache Music (9/2), Cool Bahamian (6/1), Jersey Breeze (7/1), Pastoral Player (8/1), Big Chill (12/1)

EVENING ATTIRE ran well on his return to the turf at Leicester last month and on that evidence, looks to be coming back to something like his best form. He won't wind a drop of rain either, and looks the one to beat. Jersey Breeze is interesting on old form and if over her last race, may go well. Morache Music may well pick up some more place money.