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Could Be Gold¹⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: William Carson| T: C WallisWS

50/1

First run for new yard, having shown little in two starts for Sabrina Harty. Gelded and has had wind surgery since last seen, but looks one more for handicaps down the line.

Form: 08-

(5)

Dragstone Rock

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Fran Berry| T: R Spencer

12/1

Gelded last November, and appears to have had issues judging by this belated debut appearance. Mix of speed and stamina in the pedigree but best watched unless market says otherwise.

Form:

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Legal Mind³⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: M Dwyer| T: Emma Owen

100/1

Slowly away on debut and never got in the contest at Lingfied. 100/1 price tag that day suggests little was expected and that may well be the case again here.

Form: 9

(3)

Ripp Orf⁴⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: D R C Elsworth| OR: 79| BF

1/4

Has plenty of experience to his name already, and probably a little unlucky not to get on the scoresheet already. trip and track both fine and despite three runner-up spots, there appears little wrong with his attitude. Sets the standard.

Form: 342/22

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Spirit Of Epsom³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Charlie Bennett⁽³⁾| T: J R Boyle

50/1

Showed little on debut here (sent off 50/1), beating only one home, and can't really be considered a likely winner on that.

Form: 0

(1)

Perfect Lady²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: L Morris| T: C G Cox

7/2

Showed promise on Wolverhampton debut and improved on that when second there last month, staying on nicely. Third start here, so may need this for a handicap mark, but this is weak enough for her to win and not blow her opening mark. Chances.

Form: 4-2

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Remal Dubai³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: H Crouch| T: G & J Moore

33/1

Very disappointing when made 13/8 on debut at Newcastle (for Saeed Bin Suroor) and then stone last on first run for new yard last month. Little to recommend at present and others easily preferred.

Form: 0/7

Forecasts

Ripp Orf (1/4), Perfect Lady (7/2), Dragstone Rock (12/1), Remal Dubai (33/1), Could Be Gold (50/1), Spirit Of Epsom (50/1), Legal Mind (100/1)

On all we know to date, this looks a match between RIPP ORF and Perfect Lady and with the benefit of plenty of experience around here, preference is for the former. Perfect Lady did little wrong last time and should keep the selection right up to his work. Newcomer Dragstone Rock may be best of the rest.