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Kotmask was 3rd and then 2nd in successive races around here last month, when possibly the first effort was slightly the better. In-form and consistent, he should be bang there at the finish.

Magna Gee Gee ran his best race of three last time out when he was still in with a chance until tiring late into 4th. Has been allowed plenty compared with the trio that beat him and if he improves by a similar amount here, he should have a good each-way shout.

Milldam has progressed year on year since coming over from France and came to himself last season winning three deep-ground handicaps over 2m. He needed his comeback run two weeks ago and providing we're not bringing him back too soon after that, he looks to have a great chance here. He gets his beloved heavy…

Mark Of Gold has an enviable record of wins, seven from 20 over hurdles and three more on the level. He starts chasing in a four-runner novice affair where his hurdle rating suggests (unlike the bookmakers) he has a big chance. Interesting.

Unfortunately, Leon Trotsky has to run in the same race as Smokey Malone. He has been a slow burner so far and we are hoping that sending him up in trip will bring improvement from him.

Audacious Annie has a bit to live up to as a sister to You Wear It Well, but she won her bumper impressively on debut. She wasn't beaten far in a Listed bumper on her 2nd start after which we gave her time to strengthen and mature. We put her in at the deep end…

Taita Hills is also an English point winner, but he had almost two years between his first and second runs for the stable. He wasn't disgraced after the layoff behind our smart horse Miller Spirit when he made a winning jumps debut around here last month. He can improve on that today.

Taita Hills is also an English point winner, but he had almost two years between his first and second runs for the stable. He wasn't disgraced after the layoff behind our smart horse Miller Spirit when he made a winning jumps debut around here last month. He can improve on that today.

Moulins Clermont was off the track for almost two years before his recent comeback on this track last month. He looked ring-rusty then as he trailed the field from the outset and may need a run or two more to get going again.

Rusheen Boy had an excuse for his last run when he lost a shoe during the race. He has bad feet so was probably feeling it. He seems very well now and this looks the right grade. We're refitting the hood to help him relax and get home over the 7f. Each-way hopes.

Tara Iti has run 2nd in his last two but both were selling hurdle races. He is consistent but whether he can end his long losing run is questionable. Can be placed again though.

Epic West made a promising start in an Irish point, finishing a close 2nd and then won on 2nd start. He joined us after that and won well on his racecourse debut when he jumped super while looking very straightforward. He has sharpened up at home since and we think he should be able to…

Blue Hop put in some poor runs last season but during the summer we discovered an issue that we think explained them. He ran a much more promising race on comeback at Chepstow where he was running on nicely and seems to have come on from that at home. He's in good order and we…

Swatch joined us this autumn from Alice Haynes. His first run was better than his latest and top-weight might be tough, even though he has been allowed 3lb for the last run. We're still finding out about him.

Cloud Dancer won a juvenile hurdle in February 2023 but never looked remotely near that form last year. Well beaten on this season's comeback, he will need tomake extravagant improvement to win this.

Asgard's Captain made a highly promising return after his break and will; be fitter now. He won twice in succession the last times he saw Newcastle and can repeat the dose today.

Our Papa Smurf won at Goodwood off a lowish mark in the summer. His first two efforts over hurdles have been moderate but when he can be eligible for a mark he can be more effective in handicaps.

Hollygrove Cha Cha won a bumper last year on debut at Stratford and followed up successfully at Hexham. She won on hurdling debut at Ludlow last month and carries a penalty today, but she is unbeaten and we hope she stays that way.

Hudson De Grugy did well in the 2022-23 season but was restricted to only four runs last term and was slightly disappointing overall. He pulled up on last month's reappearance and even though dropped 4lb for that it's hard to be too optimistic about his chance here.

Patrol has run two good races sine joining from William Haggas, staying on well into a place each time. Hopefuly, this should be third time lucky.