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CD suits those coming from behind. Lots of pace on, so a collapse is likely. CD winner who only seems to do enough, won on GS here last time and has no form on softer than that. However, can be optimistic with sire Calyx progeny having a good record on Heavy, and dam's sire Galileo's progeny certainly don't hate it. Drawn with First Ambition, Gweedore, and Balmacara who are all likely to be prominent, so shouldn't end up too far behind. Likely to be around in the finish, and with 4 places, each way is a solid bet at 4s.

Being aimed at the Pertemps according to Olly Murphy. Both trainer and jock are in great form currently. C and D winner. Some solid handicap form in the book, likes it here and with this being a Pertemps qualifier, I would imagine he's nailed on to be in the 4 really. Whether they're trying to win or just qualify here is unknown, but we know he'll be relatively fit. With him being set to miss the winter in favor of better ground, they might like to get a win in early.

They seem to have got to grips with how he needs to be ridden now, and Billy won on him last time. Won on GS, so can be somewhat optimistic about heavy. Sire's had heavy winners, as has dam's sire. Boughey said he could be better than a handicapper last time, and he does look the sort to win a decent one at some point.