Wincanton Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 28th February 2024
There were 19 Races on Wednesday 28th February 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Bangor, 6 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Wednesday 28th February 2024
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(6) Passing Kate 7/4, Still not too long with this yard and showed improved form to get off the mark at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) in November. Sound placed efforts both starts since, latterly in a race which has worked out particularly well, and she holds similar claims again back down in trip. Latest effort has been nicely franked and this drop back in trip looks another plus.
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2nd (5) (2/1 -155%) Ezmerellda
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(5) Ezmerellda 2/1, Fair maiden on the Flat and left hurdling debut behind when scoring with plenty in hand at Doncaster in December. Not disgraced in listed company there the following month and looks on fair mark now switched to a handicap for yard who had similar type run well last week. Promising form in juvenile hurdles this winter; interesting back down sharply in class.
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3rd (3) (8/1 -14%) Sawpit Sienna
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(3) Sawpit Sienna 8/1, Proved at least as good as ever when successful in 13-runner mares' handicap at Taunton (for second consecutive season) last month but was tailed off when taking a final-flight fall at Sedgefield 3 weeks ago. Others preferred. Runner-up off 2lb higher in this contest 12 months ago; well exposed, however.
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4th (4) (12/1 -20%) Miss Marette
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(4) Miss Marette 12/1, Off the mark over hurdles at the thirteenth attempt when benefiting from an enterprising ride at Exeter in October. Proved that was no fluke when back to form and third over C&D (soft) 97 days ago and she's respected back from a breathing operation. Creditable third over C&D three months ago; goes well fresh; usual hood removed.
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|PU| (7) (9/1 +78%) Gardons La
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(7) Gardons La 9/1, Just a modicum of promise in 2 starts in France and has shown barely anything for current yard. Combination of drop in distance and Harry Cobden (up for first time) may help.
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|PU| (2) (10/1 +29%) Caitlin's Court
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(2) Caitlin's Court 10/1, Improved when getting off the mark over hurdles at Newton Abbot in May and ran at least as well when a close second there in October. Below form both starts since, though, and others are preferred. Best rules form at Newton Abbot over longer trips; something to prove.
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|PU| (1) (16/1 -220%) Konigin Isabella
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(1) Konigin Isabella 16/1, Failed to build on a mildly encouraging hurdling debut in subsequent outings in novice company but seemingly getting back on track when taking a late fall on her handicap bow when last seen just almost exactly a year ago. Yard in form and she's a player if ready to roll. Absent since falling two out (held a narrow lead at the time) in this race last year.
14:35 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
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PASSING KATE was unfortunate to bump into two subsequent winners when finishing third at Leicester last month. This drop in trip won't hamper her bid and the seven-year-old looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to regain the winning thread. Ezmerellda receives a handy 12lb weight-for-age allowance, although she will need to prove herself in the testing conditions. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from Miss Marette, who has since undergone a wind procedure since finishing third over C&D in November.
EZMERELLDA looks on a fair mark switched to handicap company and can take advantage of her weight allowance to score for the second time over hurdles. Passing Kate has held her form well since joining Matt Sheppard and represents a strong-looking Leicester formline, so merits plenty of respect, with Konigin Isabella also respected after a year off.
Preference is for PASSING KATE, who looks a very solid option on recent form. Ezmerellda is feared most.
(6) Tedley 5/4, Fairly useful maiden hurdler who comes here on the back of a good second of 8 in maiden at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) earlier this month. Back down in trip and there's every chance he can go one better. Seconds on heavy going at Ffos Las over 2m and 2m4f give him a huge shout.
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2nd (3) (10/11 +34%) Goonhilly
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(3) Goonhilly 10/11, Fairly useful form in a couple of bumpers and has shown similar form in this sphere, albeit his latest effort in a maiden at Taunton was sub-par (possibly found race coming too soon). Fancied to be firmly in the mix in what looks a decidedly weak event. Aintree 2nd (2m1f, heavy) is among the best form in this; disappointing at Taunton latest.
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3rd (2) (33/1 -32%) Cocardier
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(2) Cocardier 33/1, Well held in 2 bumpers and looks one for handicaps after this judged on hurdling exploits so far. Showed some promise but modest form, so he looks best watched for now.
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4th (1) (50/1 +0%) Admiral Fitz
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(1) Admiral Fitz 50/1, €23,000 3-y-o, £4,000 5-y-o, Mount Nelson gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including smart 6f/7f winner Edraak. Dam 7f winner who stayed 1¼m. Runner-up completed start in points (Apr 2023). Hooded for hurdles debut. Probably best watched judged on 2 points; £4,000 buy last May; hooded for this rules debut.
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5th (4) (12/1 -20%) Just Four Fame
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(4) Just Four Fame 12/1, Fame And Glory gelding who went very much like a stayer when third of 10 in bumper at Aintree (17f, good) back in May 2022, finding the test inadequate. Absent since so watching brief advised on hurdles bow. Placed in two points and Aintree bumper in the spring of 2022; unraced on softer than good.
15:05 Wincanton Maiden Hurdle
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Representing the in-form Nigel Twiston-Davies yard, TEDLEY ran close to his best when runner-up at Ffos Las earlier this month. A breakthrough victory could be imminent for the five-year-old, particularly given that chief rival Goonhilly is on somewhat of a recovery mission. The Mount Nelson gelding posted a below-par fifth at Taunton in January and a 51-day break will need to get him back on track. Just Four Fame may fare best of the remaining protagonists.
A match on paper between TEDLEY and Goonhilly, with the former getting the vote arriving on the back of a good second at Ffos Las earlier in the month. Dan Skelton's charge would be a major threat if reproducing his Aintree effort, while Just Four Fame can fill out third making his hurdling debut returning from 21 months on the sidelines.
With Just Four Fame long absent and Cocardier probably one for later, this should be decided between Goonhilly and TEDLEY.
(6) Pachacuti 7/2, Fair winning hurdler who has jumped much better in this sphere since fitted with headgear, placed again when second at Ffos Las last month. Should go well again. Placed in three of his four starts over fences and the form is solid; strong chance.
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2nd (7) (5/4 +55%) Pedley Wood
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(7) Pedley Wood 5/4, Point scorer who has improved for a wind op/fitting of cheekpieces over fences, landing handicaps at Hereford/Taunton at up to 3¼m this season. Well clear of the rest when second at Kempton 19 days ago and big shout with Freddie Gingell taking off 5 lb. Has form figures of 112 since switched to chasing; still open to further progress.
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3rd (1) (18/1 -80%) Blade Runner
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(1) Blade Runner 18/1, Prolific over fences, making it 5 wins from his first 6 starts in this sphere at Plumpton in November. However, subsequent runs suggest he has lost his way. Pulled up in Nationals the last twice; may rebound now dropped back in trip/grade.
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4th (3) (9/2 +31%) Island Run
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(3) Island Run 9/2, Dual winner over hurdles who has taken well to the larger obstacles, though saw his good run of form coming to a halt at Newbury 5 weeks ago. Type to bounce back. Interesting on first chase attempt at Wincanton, having gained both hurdles wins here.
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|PU| (5) (5/1 +0%) Great Name That
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(5) Great Name That 5/1, Winner of sole start between the flags and has developed a solid record under Rules. However, needs to shrug off a below-par run at Chepstow 5 weeks ago (grossly flattered by his finishing position). Point winner who has largely consistent rules form; ran well over C&D two starts ago.
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|PU| (4) (20/1 -43%) Ballydisco
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(4) Ballydisco 20/1, Dual winner over hurdles last season but yet to fire this term, including over fences. Change of headgear. Out of sorts this season; chance depends on how well he takes to new headgear.
15:35 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 4)
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PACHACUTI posted another creditable effort in defeat when second at Ffos Las earlier this month. A 1lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop David Pipe's charge from going one place better in this contest, although fellow in-form rival Pedley Wood isn't taken lightly. The seven-year-old was thwarted in his hat-trick bid at Kempton recently, but that runner-up effort was more than respectable. The downgraded Blade Runner is also worth a second look given an upturn in his yard's form of late.
PEDLEY WOOD has taken well to fences this term and can quickly resume winning ways with Freddie Gingell taking off a valuable 5 lb. Pachacuti should go well again and is the danger.
With his chase form having substance, PACHACUTI gets the vote. Pedley Wood is second choice.
(3) Tune In A Box 6/4, Much improved since sent handicapping up in trip, scoring at Newcastle (23.7f) and at Wetherby (24.1f). Failed only narrowly in his bid for a hat-trick bid under a penalty at Ffos Las and remains unexposed. Narrowly denied hat-trick at Ffos Las; up another 3lb but could still have more to offer.
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2nd (1) (10/3 -21%) Haas Boy
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(1) Haas Boy 10/3, Has slipped in the weights and bounced back to form when third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft, 7/1) 34 days ago, finishing well despite a couple of late mistakes. Must enter calculations. Good third of 15 at Huntingdon last month; back up just 1lb today and he's a contender.
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3rd (5) (11/2 -10%) Defi Nonantais
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(5) Defi Nonantais 11/2, Finished third on his sole outing in Irish points and has shown steady improvement in 3 novice hurdles. Opening mark could have been kinder but further improvement possible. Shapes as though the test of stamina on soft will suit; considered on handicap debut.
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4th (6) (12/1 +40%) Bellamy's Grey
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(6) Bellamy's Grey 12/1, Unreliable veteran who produced one of his better efforts when second in 11-runner handicap at this course (19.8f, soft) 27 days ago, typically racing lazily. No banker to be in the same form. Fair 2nd here four weeks ago but this inconsistent 12yo is 6lb out of the handicap today.
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5th (2) (5/1 +29%) Rocco Royale
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(2) Rocco Royale 5/1, Progressed further when landing a 6-runner novice at Fontwell (19.2f, good to soft) in April. There's nothing wrong with that form but he ran no sort of race sent handicapping at Lingfield 8 months later. Still early days and 10-lb conditional takes over in the saddle. Tailed off on sole run this season but this lightly raced 6yo retains potential.
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6th (4) (8/1 +20%) Captain Boudet
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(4) Captain Boudet 8/1, Third on completed start in Irish points and promise when reaching the frame in a pair of 19.5f Chepstow maiden hurdles in the autumn. Unsuited by the way the race developed switched to a handicap at Sandown last month and retains potential in first-time cheekpieces. Better could have been expected on h'cap debut but this unexposed 5yo is not written off.
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|PU| (7) (150/1 +0%) Crookbarrow
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(7) Crookbarrow 150/1, Has shown precious little to date so easily passed over from 10 lb out of the weights. Would be a surprise winner today from 10lb out of the handicap.
16:05 Wincanton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
21f Race Class Flow
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TUNE IN A BOX has improved beyond all recognition after being pitched into handicap company this season and on the back of an admirable second on his most recent start, he gets the nod to come home in front nudged up 3lb. Defi Nonantais makes his handicap debut for the in-form Joe Tizzard team and cannot be discounted, while Haas Boy completes the shortlist following his third in a similar contest at Huntingdon last month.
TUNE IN A BOX has done nothing but improve since sent handicapping and, having been edged out only by a well-treated veteran on his most recent outing, he remains of strong interest. Haas Boy bounced back to form when third at Huntingdon last month and is sure to be on the premises with a repeat, while Defi Nonantais could take another step forward on his handicap debut.
The 5yo TUNE IN A BOX has thrived in handicaps and is taken to return to winning ways. Handicap newcomer Defi Nonantais is a danger
(1) Moytier 9/4, Yet to get his head in front but was going great guns when departing at the fourth last over C&D last month. Decent fourth at Exeter since (5½ lengths behind Flash Gorcombe, 3 lb better off now) and should be in the mix again back down in class. 0-12 but there have been encouraging signs and yard is in good form; might not be far away.
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2nd (2) (11/4 -57%) Flash Gorcombe
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(2) Flash Gorcombe 11/4, Back-to-back winner last spring and looked better than ever when routing the opposition over C&D last month. Good third at Exeter since and remains of strong interest back down in class. Two-time course winner who has scored on heavy ground and is a strong contender today.
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3rd (3) (11/2 +0%) Royal Sam
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(3) Royal Sam 11/2, Point winner who showed promise over hurdles last term for Milton Harris. Off 8 months before posting an encouraging fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Exeter (19.2f, heavy) on debut over fences 58 days ago. Open to significant improvement back down in class. Ran well for a long way on last month's chase debut and he may be able to build on that.
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4th (5) (11/1 -47%) Poet's Reflection
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(5) Poet's Reflection 11/1, Sole success from 23 starts overall came in a handicap hurdle at Taunton back in March 2021. However, she was placed twice off higher marks than this over fences last spring and she stepped up on her reappearance spin over hurdles when fourth at Taunton 3 weeks ago. Taunton last time was a step back in the right direction; not discounted off a handy mark.
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|PU| (4) (5/1 +58%) Belgarum
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(4) Belgarum 5/1, On a good mark judged on peak form over hurdles but he again struggled in this sphere when pulled up at Exeter last month. On a reduced mark but unable to get competitive over fences this season.
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|PU| (6) (12/1 -60%) Sevenofus
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(6) Sevenofus 12/1, Point winner who was placed in a series of handicap hurdles at around 2½m in 2022 and all the better for belated return when runner-up at Taunton on chase bow 3 weeks ago under this rider. Entitled to come on again and not taken lightly. Promise in her chase debut second at Taunton three weeks ago; open to improvement.
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|PU| (8) (18/1 +45%) Noah's Light
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(8) Noah's Light 18/1, Hasn't shown much in 8 runs in this sphere so easy to look elsewhere. It's a long time since he's been competitive; needs to improve upon recent showings.
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|PU| (7) (33/1 -65%) Mr Sociable
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(7) Mr Sociable 33/1, Well held in 3 outings back from a long absence last winter and no encouragement this term. Headgear on for chase debut. Has shown very little over hurdles this term; makes chase debut in first-time cheekpieces.
16:35 Wincanton Handicap Chase (Class 5)
20f Race Class Flow
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MOYTIER finished a creditable fourth in a higher grade at Exeter last time out and he can make a bold bid for the gold medal under Harry Cobden. Flash Gorcombe has been running consistently well this season and he heads the dangers, despite finding himself on a career-high mark and appearing to hold no secrets from the handicapper. Sevenofus also warrants respect on the back of her second over 2m2f at Taunton earlier this month.
It could be worth chancing ROYAL SAM, who showed an aptitude for chasing until the rise in class and possibly lack of fitness told on return/yard debut at Exeter. Flash Gorcombe and Moytier are closely matched on their latest run at Exeter and they head the dangers.
Having won easily over C&D two starts ago, FLASH GORCOMBE (nap) was a good third at Exeter most recently and earns the vote.
(1) Espoir De Guye 10/1, Useful chaser at his best but ran poorly on final outing for Paul Nicholls and, back from 10 months off, again fell well short of his best when only third in a hunter at Warwick last month. Ability still makes him of interest in a race like this. Not the force of old but he may have needed his hunter chase debut; possible contender.
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2nd (2) (10/11 -107%) Famous Clermont
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(2) Famous Clermont 10/11, Multiple point winner and useful form in hunter chases, landing the Foxhunters' at Aintree in good style when last seen under Rules. Scored unchallenged in a point since and will obviously take all the beating. Won Aintree Foxhunters' last April and holds leading claims now back under rules.
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3rd (3) (5/4 +69%) Lieutenant Rocco
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(3) Lieutenant Rocco 5/4, Useful on his day and returned to form to some degree when second in a hunter at Taunton last time. Hard to rely on but obvious claims if he's in the mood. Runner-up at Taunton last week and can make another bold bid if this doesn't come too soon.
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4th (4) (125/1 -279%) Funky Sensation
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(4) Funky Sensation 125/1, Rules record is rather uninspiring and was pulled up between the flags last time. Up against it. Fair fifth at Cheltenham last May but below par since in three point-to-points.
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5th (7) (16/1 -14%) Walkin Out
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(7) Walkin Out 16/1, Multiple point winner (second recently) who won a hunter at Cartmel last May but returned to this sphere with a tame display at Taunton 51 days ago. Has something to find. Needs some of these to underperform if she's to win, but that's not out of the question.
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|PU| (5) (125/1 -150%) Game Of War
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(5) Game Of War 125/1, Fairly useful at best for Henry de Bromhead but hard to fancy on recent efforts, including back under Rules in a hunter at Kelso, while he's also been held in a point since. Tongue tied. Talented in his heyday but this 12yo is hard to fancy on more recent evidence.
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|PU| (6) (200/1 -203%) Tekap
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(6) Tekap 200/1, Pulled up in a Cheltenham hunter when last seen under Rules and hasn't fared any better between the flags the last twice, so hard to make any sort of case for. Runner-up in a point last April but this 11yo has been pulled up on his three starts since.
17:05 Wincanton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
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FAMOUS CLERMONT marked himself down as one of the leading hunter chasers when scoring comfortably over the National fences at Aintree last year. Fresh from an impressive victory in a Larkhill point-to-point in January, victory here would qualify him once again for the major spring events. Lieutenant Rocco commands respect after his second at Taunton last week, while Walkin Out is capable of getting involved in a race of this nature.
FAMOUS CLERMONT took a big prize at the Aintree Festival last season and is fully expected to make a successful return to Rules. Espoir de Guye and Lieutenant Rocco both have the quality to trouble the selection but neither are as reliable.
Last year's Aintree Foxhunters' winner FAMOUS CLERMONT is the selection ahead of recent Taunton runner-up Lieutenant Rocco.
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