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Wednesday 20 December 2023

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Star Of Epsom¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Paddy Bradley⁽³⁾| T: P Phelan| OR: 55| CD

9/2

Proved at least as good as ever when recording a fourth C&D success in 11-runner handicap (7/1) 15 days ago, overcoming trouble in-running. Major player at this venue.

Form: 576421

(9)

Uther Pendragon^p¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Mr Taylor Fisher⁽³⁾| T: J S Moore| OR: 50| CD

13/2

C&D winner. Back on all-weather after 9 weeks off, ran well when second of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 13 days ago, denied on the post. Can make his presence felt.

Form: 647202

(10)

The Conqueror^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: H Crouch| T: J R Boyle| OR: 49| D

2/1

Step back in the right direction when 1½ lengths fourth of 11 to the reopposing Star of Epsom in handicap (9/2) at this C&D (AW) 15 days ago, never nearer. Could be thereabouts having eased further in the weights.

Form: 866054

(7)

Forever Proud¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Finley Marsh| T: M R Hoad| OR: 50

28/1

Remains a maiden but offered a little promise when 3 lengths seventh of 11 to Star of Epsom in handicap at this C&D (AW, 80/1) 15 days ago, staying on last ½f. Needs to find more.

Form: 459087

(4)

Star For A Day^t⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: William Carver⁽³⁾| T: S Hodgson| OR: 48

16/1

Failed to build on the promise of her previous run when eighth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 40 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 347558

(6)

Rainbow Sign^t⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: T E Whelan| T: M Pattinson| OR: 46| C

40/1

Course winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Followed a good run with a below-par one when seventh of 10 in handicap at this course (1m, AW, 20/1) a week ago. Has something to find upped in trip.

Form: 988627

(5)

Sunset In Paris⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 46| BF

3/1

Has made the frame on his last 5 starts, though promised more than he delivered when fourth of 10 in handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 40 days ago. Capable of getting involved.

Form: 844244

(12)

Hanoverian King^b¹¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: A J Farragher| T: S Pearce| OR: 45

33/1

Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Below form seventh of 10 in minor event at Chelmsford City (1m, 18/1) when last seen in August. Bounce back called for returned to this longer distance after a break.

Form: 644757

(1)

Warrior Square¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: David Egan| T: T Kent| OR: 45

11/1

Under a more patient ride, failed to repeat his previous effort when eighth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 6/1) 13 days ago. However, he remains lightly raced so he could still have more to offer upped in trip.

Form: 000/848

(8)

Dillydingdillydong⁶⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Joe Leavy⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 45

25/1

Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Never a threat when eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m, 25/1) 67 days ago. Back up in distance.

Form: 573468

(3)

Ceilidh King^h,t²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Dylan Hogan| T: Jack Jones| OR: 45

22/1

First run since leaving Hughie Morrison when ninth of 15 in handicap at Chelmsford City (1m, 12/1) 29 days ago. Has work to do having his first try at 10f with tongue strap reapplied.

Form: 006799

(2)

Tiz Likely^p⁵⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Rhys Clutterbuck| T: J S Moore| OR: 45

100/1

Making her second start in 2 days, always behind when eighth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at this course (1m, AW) 54 days ago. Looks to be up against it having another go at this longer trip.

Form: 006508

Forecasts

The Conqueror (2/1), Sunset In Paris (3/1), Star Of Epsom (9/2), Uther Pendragon (13/2), Warrior Square (11/1), Star For A Day (16/1), Ceilidh King (22/1), Dillydingdillydong (25/1), Forever Proud (28/1), Hanoverian King (33/1), Rainbow Sign (40/1), Tiz Likely (100/1)

STAR OF EPSOM did well under the circumstances when winning here 15 days ago, leading close home having been denied a run over 1f out, so she can go on to land a fifth C&D success. The Conqueror wasn't beaten far when fourth behind the selection then and could be the main danger, with Uther Pendragon completing the shortlist.