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  ? Grabajabba

  2:55 Doncaster

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  Grabajabba looks a solid contender here. He finished 3rd in this race last year off a mark of 75, behind Alzahir, who is now rated 106 ??' strong form in the context of this race. He arrives off the back of another respectable 3rd last time out and lines up here from a 1 lb lower mark, which makes him well treated on that previous run. The only slight concern is the quick turnaround from his latest outing. But on form and handicapping, he has to be firmly in the mix.

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  ? Jimmy Speaking

  2:55 Doncaster

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  Jimmy Speaking is worth a second look if you’re prepared to forgive some of his runs towards the end of last season. His earlier form suggests his current opening mark of 78 could be lenient. Notably, he ran well over a mile at Doncaster behind Dukes Command, now rated 94, and also finished 3rd behind Hickory, who has since risen to 96 ??' both pieces of form working out strongly. He has gone well fresh in the past, so returning from a break shouldn’t be an issue. On the strength of his better efforts, he looks to have a definite chance.

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  ? Uncle Pat

  4:27 Downpatrick

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  Uncle Pat looks a strong contender in the Ulster National. He steps up to 3m 4½f after a solid effort last time at Punchestown, where he finished 2nd over 3m 3½f, beaten just 5 lengths by a rival now rated 132. That piece of form suggests he doesn’t need to find much improvement to be competitive here. With stamina already proven over a similar trip and a mark of 125 looking workable, he appears well positioned. There’s also encouragement from his pedigree that further progress is possible at this sort of distance, which strengthens his claims.

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  ? Shannon Royale

  4:27 Downpatrick

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  Shannon Royale is undoubtedly a risky proposition given his profile over the past 15 months, but there are reasons to believe he could outrun his odds. His recent 7th over the banks offered a small sign of encouragement. If you look back to December 2024, his form reads much stronger. On that occasion, he won over 3m, beating High Class Hero (now rated 150 over fences), with the third, 12 lengths behind, now rated 143 ??' a notably strong piece of form. However, his subsequent record (P65P75P7) raises obvious concerns around consistency and reliability. As a result, his mark has eased to 130, which does give him a chance if he can rediscover his earlier level. His pedigree suggests this stamina test should suit, so while he has the class to feature, he comes with significant risk attached.