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Animal had a bit of a bleed last time and we've given him time to get over it. Ideally, he's at his best over a bit further but he's still capable over this sort of trip. He should run a nice race and could finish in the frame.

Record High ran too freely last time after a long while off the track. The distance shouldn't be a problem and he needs soft ground - hence making the long trek to Bangor. Not without some ability but this is a competitive novice and no doubt he will be better once in handicap company.

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We're really just hoping for a nice introduction for Precious Jean. She has some ability but this is a competitive affair and she does not have the benefit of a run whereas many of these do. Will enjoy the good ground.

Tapley has been running well although I do think he is often better on a flatter track. He acts best on good or quicker ground so being in the last race will help. Also a very fast-run race, which looks likely, would be to his advantage.

Non-runner

Silver Hill Flyer is a home-bred making his debut. He's a half-brother to a winner and out of a mare that we trained to win a bumper but while having plenty of ability, was temperamental. As ever, we'll be hoping for improvement next time on whatever he does today. He stays well and with Elizabeth's claim, he could run into a place if the other newcomers are no better than average.

You need to go back more than a year to find Oscarsman's last good run - he's had his issues since. Now he's 14lb lower than when a close 4th of 13 at Fontwell on similar ground to today's. Hopefully, he will be spurred on to a better showing than of late. He does need to have everything going his way and maybe the blinkers and tongue strap might encourage him to run well in what looks a competitive event.

Non-runner

Superstylin did well last time on ground much softer than ideal. He has come out of the race well and we're hoping that the better underfoot conditions can enable him to go one better.