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IMPERIAL MERLIN The favourite could be anything, but he does take a good share of the market. Aside from him, this looks a pretty open affair, with some of those at the head of the betting possibly vulnerable over this trip. Imperial Merlin was pulled up last time, but if you can forgive that run he's been pretty competitive off higher marks in Class 3 events. The aforementioned run was his first Class 4 run since winning at Haydock almost a year to the day off 1 lb higher. His last two wins have come at this trip, and all but one of his wins have come with "good" in the ground description. If there are any holes in the favourite he could take advantage at a big price.