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Gates Pass^p¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Nicola Currie| T: J A Osborne| OR: 71

11/4

Had been running well at 1m-1m2f, but drop back to 7f in cheekpieces last time did not achieve the desired result. Further 3lb drop and return to this trip makes him of interest this time.

Form: 33333-4

(2)

Kodiac Harbour²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: J F Egan| T: Paul George

4/1

Gelded and sold by Godolphin for £5,500 prior to making his debut for this trainer at Wolverhampton last month, when he almost sprang a 40-1 surprise. Headgear now discarded and steps up to 1m, but that should suit. Enters calculations.

Form: 2

(7)

Lord Digby²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: P Mathers| T: A West

50/1

50-1 and well held in both runs so far. Can only watch on that evidence.

Form: 9-9

(5)

Pheidippides^b³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: Tom Clover| OR: 74

11/8

10-race maiden who has made the frame on several occasions, including over C&D (first-time blinkers) last time. Looks to have place claims again.

Form: 33300-3

(4)

Treble Clef

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Liam Jones| T: L Carter

25/1

150,000gns yearling, but sold for just £1,500 last July. Half-brother to five winners, the best of which was 1m AW winner Harmonic Note. Dam a sprint maiden. Probably best watched on debut.

Form:

(1)

Iconic Girl⁹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding

8/1

Ran green on debut, when never closely involved and a 6L fourth at Chelmsford (7f) in November. Step up in trip looks positive and she could get much closer this time.

Form: 4-

(6)

Velvet Morn

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Callum Shepherd| T: W J Knight

10/1

€18,000 yearling, resold €10,500 yearling. Sixth foal. Half-sister to Italian 7f-1m winner Giuly Forever (inc at 2). Dam 6f winner at two. Probably worth a market check on debut.

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Forecasts

Pheidippides (11/8), Gates Pass (11/4), Kodiac Harbour (4/1), Iconic Girl (8/1), Velvet Morn (10/1), Treble Clef (25/1), Lord Digby (50/1)

Velvet Morn looks worth a market check on debut, but she will do well to take the measure of some experienced opponents, including Iconic Girl, who could go well, Gates Pass, and KODIAC HARBOUR. The last-named gets the vote after a very promising first effort. Pheidippedes should give a good account, but again looks vulnerable.