Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Novice Stakes

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Amazing News⁵⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Callum Shepherd| T: George Scott| D

6/5

Debut was a promising effort but was readily eclipsed when the gelding justified strong support over an extended 7f on Tapeta at Wolverhampton in December. That was a decisive victory and it's hard to say how much he had in hand; a big player here.

Form: 41-

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Centurion Song¹⁹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Nicola Currie| T: B J Meehan| OR: 73

20/1

Ran with promise on turf last summer but not seen since August and tries the AW fort the first time. Also has a new trip to tackle and has to be a concern that his yard has been quiet lately. (Gelded since last seen.)

Form: 436-

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Makram⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: H & R Charlton

6/4

A €90,000 purchase who overcame a slow start to finish with a rattle at Kempton last month. He's sure to be wiser and, even though he was given a tender introduction from the saddle, he looks a sure-fire improver. One to seriously consider.

Form: 2

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Rock Of Diamonds

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: S De Sousa| T: S & E Crisford

5/1

Cost 85,000 gns; he's out of an extended 1m1f winner on the AW and indications from pedigree suggest the surface won't cause too many problems. Yard started 2020 in good form; another to bear in mind despite the lack of experience.

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Anyonewhohadaheart¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: F Norton| T: M R Channon

100/1

Cost just £600 and was well beaten in both starts so far. The drop in trip might initiate a bit of improvement but the filly still makes limited appeal on the evidence available.

Form: 90

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Corofin

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: J P Fahy| T: R Hannon

25/1

From an in-form yard that does well with this type of individual and it's not uncommon for them to have a winning debutante. Possible this filly will come into her own when granted a sterner test of stamina though.

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Saucy Encore

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Darragh Keenan⁽³⁾| T: Mrs A J Perrett

33/1

Another from an in-form yard (one that knows her family well) and is introduced over a trip which should be fine; her dam won over this trip but she's a half-sister to a 1m2f/1m4f winner, so has plenty of options. Should benefit from the run.

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Forecasts

Amazing News (6/5), Makram (6/4), Rock Of Diamonds (5/1), Centurion Song (20/1), Corofin (25/1), Saucy Encore (33/1), Anyonewhohadaheart (100/1)

AMAZING NEWS blitzed his field last time out and won with a great deal in hand. Hard to say quite how much but enough to suggest he's one to follow for the time being at this stage of the year. Makram is another with decent prospects and should be monitored closely in the betting, while Rock Of Diamonds and Saucy Encore are debutantes to keep on the right side if the market vibes say 'on course' punters are on their side.