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CAPTAIN PICKLES (1) sets the standard with two wins at Wolverhampton over 1739m this year, including on 30 Mar when he scored and had PRINCESS VIVI (10) 4th and WYVERN (6) 8th; he then missed narrowly at Southwell over 1421m, beaten 0.05L. STREET DANCER (11) arrives off a fresh 2nd here over 1739m on 5 May, beaten 1L, and looks a key chance back to this trip. Princess Vivi (10) was a close 4th behind Captain Pickles (1) over this C&D last time she tried it and can run well again, while LOVE YOU MORE (5) comes off a 2nd at Nottingham over 1677m and is in the mix.
Jockey: D C Costello
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Southwell over 1421m on 11 Apr, beaten 0.05L with 61.5kg at $3.25 after improving into 2nd late. Won two of his previous four, including Wolverhampton 1739m on 30 Mar by 0.69L at $4.33 and Southwell 1420m on 10 Mar by 0.75L. Strong Wolverhampton record (5:2-0-0) and 1739m suits (3:2-0-0). Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day break after finishing 9th of 14 at Yarmouth over 1612m on 11 Apr, beaten 5.5L with 60kg at $15. Prior run was 6th of 12 at Southwell over 1421m on 28 Mar, beaten 5.4L with 56kg at $11. Earlier finished 5th at Wolverhampton over 1441m on 13 Mar, 3.6L off Habrdi at $5; track record here shows 3 starts for 1 placing. Carries 61.5kg for Adam Kirby with R Havlin up; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: George Wood
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Back in trip after two Southwell runs, last start 11th of 12 over 1420m on 15 Apr, beaten 9.7L with 60kg at $34 after racing handy early. Prior run 11th of 11 over 1221m on 14 Mar, beaten 9.75L at $11. Won at Chelmsford over 1408m on 21 Aug 2025 by 0.75L with 61.5kg when leading. Needs to lift but can improve with a softer run.
Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 10‑day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Bath over 1609m on 29 Apr, beaten 2.7L at $13 with 61.5kg on firm ground behind Brinton. Prior run was 4th of 7 at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 6 Apr, beaten 3.05L at $7 with 55kg. Carries 61kg here for Billy Loughnane from barrier 7 for W Muir & C Grassick. Can feature with a repeat of the latest effort.
Jockey: Dylan Hogan
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 21-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Nottingham over 1677m on 18 Apr, beaten 0.75L with 60kg at $13. Draws barrier 9 and rises 1kg to 61kg. Dylan Hogan sticks for J Parr. Can feature with a repeat of last run.
Jockey: Donagh Murphy
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 40-day break after finishing 8th at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 30 Mar, beaten 4.85L carrying 56kg at $15 behind Captain Pickles. Prior run was a 3rd of 5 at Newcastle over 1613m on 6 Mar, beaten 4.25L at $9 with 61.5kg. Draws barrier 1 and rises to 60kg today; track record reads 12: 1-3-1 and he’s placed twice at this trip. Can feature with the right run from the inside gate.
Jockey: Jack Doughty
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes off a 2nd at Wolverhampton over 1441m on 21 Apr, beaten 1.25L by Bad Habits with 59.5kg at $6.50. Prior runs included a 4th at Lingfield over 1610m on 5 Mar after settling back. Six-year-old mare for Stephanie Cassidy; Jack Doughty rides from barrier 8 and carries 59.5kg. In with a chance if she holds that last-start form.
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after finishing 7th of 14 at Bath over 1609m on 5 Apr, beaten 5.85L with 60kg at $34 behind Scenario. Prior Brighton runs in 2025 included 6th of 6 over 1399m and 4th of 5 over 1202m at big odds. Now draws barrier 13 with 59kg for Rob Hornby; slight weight drop and up 130m. Can feature with a kinder run from the alley.
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after finishing 8th at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 27 Apr, beaten 16.65L with 60kg at $41. Two runs prior were mixed: 10th at Lingfield over 1610m on 20 Apr at $21, but before that a strong 2nd of 22 at Doncaster over 1609m on 29 Mar, beaten 1.75L at $51 by Rising Force with 62kg. Carries 58.5kg here and draws barrier 11 for Daniel Muscutt for B J Llewellyn. Capable of improvement if reproducing the Doncaster effort.
Jockey: Cam Hardie
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a 40-day break after a close 4th at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 30 Mar, beaten 1.2L with 57.5kg at $34. Two back ran 4th at Southwell over 1420m on 10 Mar, beaten 6L at $41. Draws barrier 3 after jumping from 9 last time. Consistent recent efforts suggest she can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a 4-day turnaround after a career-best 2nd at Wolverhampton over 1739m on 5 May, beaten 1L by Devious Devan with 57.5kg at $3.50. That was her first try at the trip and she handled it well from the inside draw. Prior 1441m runs were moderate at bigger odds. Wide barrier today, but recent improvement gives her each-way claims.
Jockey: Olivia Tubb
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 19‑day turnaround. Last start 12th of 14 at Redcar over 1408m on 20 Apr, beaten 8.85L on good going with 50kg at $17. Prior run 7th of 14 at Redcar over 1608m on 4 Nov, beaten 3.6L with 54.5kg at $7. Career 12:0-1-0; can improve but has place claims at best.
Jockey: Zoe Lewis
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 7th of 11 at Bath over 1609m on 4 May, beaten 12L at $41 with 59.5kg. Two runs prior were 13th at Doncaster over 2050m at $67 and 9th at Wolverhampton over 1905m. Only win has come at Wolverhampton and he was 6th there over 1739m in January, beaten 3.6L at $41. Drops 2kg and draws barrier 10; can improve with a suitable run.