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O The Unlikely Lads
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Ma & Elise Drouet The Pheasant Inn S TIMEFORM VIEW 4-time course winner, including when ending long losing run in 13-runner handicap at this C&D 19 days ago, just holding on. Remains well treated on best form and can give another good account. TFRHHHHH BHA68
10 THE THUNDERER (IRE) (29) 4-56264 4 9-6 (7)
Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Purple Sage (IRE) Kaiya Fraser (7) J
O The Clodhoppers
Chris Wall, Newmarket T B Michael Phelan Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW Won at Yarmouth last term but blew the start when fourth of 8 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good) 29 days ago. Others more persuasive. TFRHHHII BHA67
11 BENJAMIN BEAR (IRE) (60) 56-2015 3 9-2 (12)
Br B g Kodiac - Mrs Robinson Martin Harley J
O Simon Ellen & Partners
Alan King, Barbury Castle T B Blackberry Stud Ltd. Goodwin Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Leicester in June. Bit disappointing when fifth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (10.4f, good, 11/2) 60 days ago. Others have achieved more. TFRHHHII BHA68
12 RIKONA (GB) (21) 0-42410
Br B f Shalaa (IRE) - Paradise Sea (USA)
3 9-1 (13)
David Probert J
O The Fat Jockey Partnership
Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd Kpf Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW First run since leaving Simon Dow when dead heating in 10f handicap at Ffos Las in August. Unsuited by heavy ground when down the field last time but bit more required here. TFRHHHII BHA67
13 BERRYGAR (GB) (8) 00-4044
Br Ch g Garswood - Front Page News O Mr & Mrs D. R. Guest
3 8-13 (9)
Ray Dawson J Heather Main, Wantage T B Peter Balding & Mrs Julia Rayment Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW Ran his best race when fourth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 8 days ago. Goes from same mark and can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. TFRHHHII BHA65
14 CLIFFTOP HEAVEN (GB) (12) 212000 5 8-11 (5)
Br B g Canford Cliffs (IRE) - Heaven’s Sake Nicola Currie J
O Juxtaposition Records
Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T B Mr Andrew Parrish Archie Watson Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Latest win at Doncaster in July. Disappointing on last 2 starts and drops back significantly in trip here, so others are easier to fancy. TFRHHIII BHA58
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2021: GRAYSTONE (IRE) 3 9 3 Daniel Muscutt 5-1 (Lucy Wadham) 12 ran
Blinkers worn by No. 13. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5. Stewards Note: SAIGON: Following its run on 25/8/2022 it was reported that the horse was never travelling. ALPHA KING: Following its run on 16/9/2022 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly. BUGLE MAJOR: Following its run on 20/9/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout. RIKONA: Following its run on 14/9/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Euraquilo (GB), 9-2 Culture (FR), 11-2 Kaaranah (IRE), 9-1 Bugle Major (USA), 12-1 Berrygar (GB), 14-1 Guilin (IRE), 16-1 Rikona (GB), 20-1 Sharp Distinction (GB), 22-1 The Thunderer (IRE), Benjamin Bear (IRE), 28-1 Saigon (GB), 40-1 Wise Glory (IRE), Alpha King (GB), 50-1 Clifftop Heaven (GB)
PLAY SMARTER CULTURE made a winning return to Flat action over C&D last time and remains well treated on his best form, so narrowly gets the vote ahead of progressive Lingfield winner Euraquilo. Bugle Major and Kaaranah are others of interest.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.CULTURE (FR) 2.EURAQUILO 3.BUGLE MAJOR (USA)
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