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Entitled to improve for his 2nd start of the season and for his new stable. Form tailed off last year but his peak efforts are clear in this field including 2nd in The Derby and 3rd in the Irish Derby.

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Not an original choice but It's On The Line has bounced back from defeats at Cheltenham the last two years (2nd both times) to win here and is bidding to do the same again today. Sets the clear standard in this field and can claim a three timer for leading connections.

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Looks the wrong price for me after a couple of strong efforts, winning a Grade 3 juvenile before finishing 4th in a Grade 2 behind some of the leading Irish 4-year-olds. Fell at Aintree last time but should appreciate the quick ground here for his yard that does so well with these types. Brings graded form to the table in this novice hurdle and, in receipt of the 4-year-old weight allowance, should be the one to beat.

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I think this race has changed in recent years, and those coming in without a prep run have generally struggled to lay a glove or been far too keen. Look at Auguste Rodin and City Of Troy. Only Coroebus won off a break in the last four runnings, and in reality, Native Trail should've won that renewal. Not many have had a prep in this field, but Field Of Gold couldn't have been more impressive in his, bolting up over C&D last month. Soft ground and travel were both excuses for his only disappointment at Longchamp last autumn, where he still finished 4th in a Group 1 juvenile, and he's 2 from 2 at the track, so clearly handles the undulations. Sets the standard, and although he's not a fancy price, I can't see him beaten.