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Kilfinichen Bay^t³¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: J J Burke| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 133| D

8/1

Been a good servant to connections over the years, wins in his turn and seems happiest in small fields, so has a bit going for him. Only 1lb higher than last win at Fontwell in May and holds every chance of notching another one here.

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West Wizard^b,t²⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: James Best| T: Mrs S Leech| OR: 130

9/1

Talented but frustrating type that hasn't won as many as he should have, already on fourth trainer but nothing wrong with latest second at Bangor although that form took a knock at the weekend. Always comes with risks, but chances again here.

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Sonneofpresenting²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| OR: 130| BF| C

15/8

Improving nicely and although winning run came to a halt at Perth last time, he lost no caste in defeat to the evergreen Creevytennant in a driving finish. Small field here offers him the chance to dominate and solid chance again.

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Gentleman Jon^b,t³¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: H Cobden| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 127

7/2

Never the most consistent but capable on his day, in good form with a solid fifth in a valuable Uttoxeter handicap followed up by a head second there last time. Trip and likely ground fine and chances if on a going day again.

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Buachaill Alainn^b,t⁷⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-6| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 127| CD

7/2

Thorough stayer that often comes off the bridle at halfway only to stay on strongly again late. On a winning mark again but this test is unlikely to play to his stamina strengths and he may find others quicker.

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Riverside City²⁰⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Aidan Coleman| T: J & A O'Neill| OR: 118

12/1

First run for new yard (formerly with Gordon Elliott) and they have plenty of winners here, so worth a look on that alone, but not seen out since February and likely to find this too sharp a test on likely quick ground. Best watched today.

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Forecasts

Sonneofpresenting (15/8), Buachaill Alainn (7/2), Gentleman Jon (7/2), Kilfinichen Bay (8/1), West Wizard (9/1), Riverside City (12/1)

SONNEOFPRESENTING has made a good impression over fences and despite getting beaten at Perth, the winner there is a bit of a specialist at the track and he ran well in defeat. He can make all in this small field. Kilfinchen Bay and Buachaill Alainn have both been around the block a few times and can chase him home.