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General Sago²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S A Gray| T: D O'Meara

17/2

11/1, promising third of 10 in minor event at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Likely to improve, and he needs considering.

Form: 3

(4)

Twilight Calls²²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: H Candy| OR: 85

1/4

Progressive colt who posted excellent second in 6f maiden (5/2) at Newbury in September. Strong traveller and has more to offer this season. Sets a good standard.

Form: 522-

(1)

Queen Of Asia

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: J P Spencer| T: R Hannon

9/1

€115,000 yearling, Exceed And Excel filly. Closely related to 1¼m winner Tenure and 6f-1m winner Freshman. Lots to like on pedigree and in very good hands. Much respected debutante.

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(2)

The First Hurrah¹⁶⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Hayley Turner| T: C Fellowes| OR: 66

12/1

Has hinted at promise both runs, not given overly hard time of it when sixth of 14 in 6f maiden at Newcastle in November. Open to progress.

Form: 36-

Forecasts

Twilight Calls (1/4), General Sago (17/2), Queen Of Asia (9/1), The First Hurrah (12/1)

TWILIGHT CALLS shaped with plenty of promise in a light campaign in 2020 and Henry Candy's son of Twilight Son is fancied to make a winning return before making his mark in better company. General Sago made an encouraging start when third at Pontefract last month so can chase him home ahead of Richard Hannon's Exceed And Excel newcomer Queen of Asia.