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Dark Mystery ran a great race last time when 2nd the other day, appearing to enjoy Southwell, but he was given a relatively easy lead. Hopefully, he will take a small step forward for that and should be competitive once more if allowed to make the running again.

Global Skies did well last year and has strengthened up over the winter. He still needs to learn to relax but is getting there. This first run back of the year will give us an idea of where he is, but he seems in great form at home.

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We bought Tactical Control out of Charlie Hills' stable last autumn. We've had him gelded and his job will be over hurdles later on. This first run since October should bring him forward.

Things didn't go right for Profitman in his hat-trick attempt at Wolverhampton where if you miss the break from the inside draw, it can get tricky - and it did. We're claiming this evening and with him in such good form, we hope he can overcome his outside stall.

African Spirit ran well at Southwell needing the run. He seems in good form at home and hopefully, will take a step forward to run another nice race.

Profitman is progressing with his races now he is relaxing and breathing properly. Hopefully, his upward trajectory can continue. H's giving away a lot of weight but there does not appear to be many improvers to worry about.

This race seems to fulfill most of Gordon Grey's requirements. The one question is whether 1m2f or 1m4f will be his best trip, and we should get an answer to that conundrum later today. What is certain, he will be fitter than last time and is in good form.

Dark Mystery is no superstar on the all-0weather but he is fit and well at home. If lacking a gear on the track, this race is within his capabilities and he should runa  decent race today.

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