Went very close on AW here over a mile on seasonal bow in April, though has since run Newbury apprentice handicap. Stays this trip, capable of being involved if bouncing back.
Running well back on turf, with runner-up finishes in last two starts (including over C&D on soft ground). Back up in distance from unchanged mark and another good showing anticipated.
Won at Nottingham for Ian Williams last summer over this trip in good-ground amateur riders' race. Starts life for new handler off a layoff and market should prove informative.
0-20 and has lost her way at present; this longer trip appears a plus-factor but overall suggestion would still be to look elsewhere for likely winner.
Non-Runners
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Ashazuri12
Weight: 10-0| Age: 5
T: J G Portman J: Tyler Saunders
NR
Forecasts
Dashing Poet (10/11), Junoesque (3/1), Ashazuri (3/1), Dreaming Of Paris (9/2), Be Thankful (12/1), Born To Spend (16/1), Stay In The Light (25/1)
Last year's winner ASHAZURI returns in fine fettle off a win at Sandown last time out and the 7lb claim of in-form Tyler Saunders gives him excellent claims of landing this contest again. Dashing Poet is another in rude health and will be suited by this stamina test. Dreaming Of Paris and Junoesque are others to note.