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Seamus Mullins boasts a 32% strike-rate with his chasers at Plumpton in the last five seasons, yielding a level stakes profit of £37.62, and today he saddles En Coeur (1.55) and I See You Well (3.00).

1 RACE

GAELIC PARK sets the standard for his two rivals to aim at and is likely to be hard to beat given the improvement he’s shown since returning from a break in October. It’s also notable that he won a point-to-point over three miles prior to joining Charlie Longsdon, so shouldn’t have too many issues with this distance. Goodwin Racing showed ability in a couple of bumpers and heads the list of dangers from Flemen’s Tipple. WIN: GAELIC PARK; DANGER: Goodwin Racing

2 RACE

Most of these have questions to answer and, while En Coeur, who won this corresponding race last year, and Dame du Soir, who won a mares handicap at Cheltenham last month, both make plenty of appeal, it might be worth chancing a small investment on SHAW’S CROSS. The selection runs off a mark 21lb below his last winning hurdles rating and, given that he’s effective at this circuit, he rates a solid value pick. WIN: SHAW’S CROSS; DANGER: En Coeur

3 RACE

ASTROMACHIA did very little wrong in defeat in three outings over timber towards the back end of last year and is an appealing candidate to land this prize. His yard enjoyed a winner earlier this month and this gelding looks an ideal type to keep the ball rolling. Poncho has ability and can make it tough for the selection, while his stablemate Tenfold also has scope and is another who is dangerous to underestimate. WIN: ASTROMACHIA; DANGER: Poncho

I SEE YOU WELL finished his race off well when fourth in the Sussex National here at the start of the month and the 10-year-old, who scored the time before at Sandown, has been found a suitable opportunity to get his head back in front. Trixster may benefit from going back left-handed following his recent second at Taunton just before Christmas. The drop back in trip might aid the cause of Innisfree Lad. WIN: I SEE YOU WELL; DANGER: Trixster

4 RACE

5 RACE

SPIKE JONES returned to winning form at Fontwell on Boxing Day with the hood taken off after a slightly below-par effort at Catterick. A 3lb rise is unlikely to stop the six-year-old from progressing again, especially with a stiff test of stamina at this track. Gerico Ville is open to improvement stepping up in trip following his third at Fakenham on New Year’s Day, while others for the shortlist include Midnight Mary and Shot Boii. WIN: SPIKE JONES; DANGER: Gerico Ville

TOMMY DILLION went up 12lb for a facile success at Lingfield last month when clearly benefiting from heavy ground and, with similar conditions underfoot on this occasion, it would be no surprise if Richard Rowe’s gelding proved capable of backing that performance up. Executive Pool was third in the aforementioned contest and is entitled to build on that effort, while Celtic Fortune showed promise in a bumper at Worcester last May and is also of interest. WIN: TOMMY DILLION; DANGER: Executive Pool

6 RACE