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4yo filly by Kessaar, one of two runners in this race for Ollie Pears, has won 4 of 21 races. Interesting here returning from wind surgery. Handicap mark has dropped from a high of 74 to 61 now. Could be up to this if the wind surgery has had a positive effect. Harry Russell rides.

Zanahiyr is taken to score for Gordon Elliott (SR 20%). Ran fourth behind stablemate Mordor over course and distance on last run back in May. Likely better for a break of 63 days since then and any rain will be a positive for his chances. Grade 2 winning hurdler in the past. Reliable, talented stayer dropped 1 pound in the handicap and looks decently handicapped here on a mark of 76 (9 stone 5 pounds). 8yo by Nathaniel. Declan McDonogh up again.

Slightly intriguing runner for Charles Byrnes who has trained a decent stayer in the past (Run For Oscar). 40-1 winner of a handicap hurdle over 2 miles at Limerick in October, otherwise very little form to note. Some staying potential in pedigree on the dam's side. Only five years old, with Clive Cox as a youngster, placed twice. Interesting in that he ran five days ago and could potentially come on for that outing. 7lbs claimer Glen Norris retains the ride.