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Coastguard Station didn't jump with his usual fluency at Plumpton last time. Bangor is a less tricky circuit and he should have a chance of getting into the action this time.

Captain Attridge returned with a promising 2nd last month. He isn't a frequent winner (one from 18) but he usually runs his race. Place chances.

Can't Beat History was in great form early last season with three wins in four. If anything he eclipsed all that with a returning eight-length win at Warwick last month. I suppose we'll be fancying him to win again until the next time he's beaten. Very hopeful.

Jean Bermudez hasn't run on the flat for almost two years, but when he was running he won off considerably higher than today's mark. He's been coming along in hurdle races of late and might surprise one or two back on the level.

Coastguard Station is right at the foot of this valuable handicap. He comes here 4lb higher after a convincing win last time at Ascot and is sure to give Sam T-D a good ride.

Try The Money was still in with a chance when coming down at the 10th fence last time on this track. He previously ran a good 3rd here and off such a lowly mark can go close - if he gets round of course.

Java Point ran a terrific race at Sandown last time, battling all the way to the line and only just denied. A similar run would put him right in the picture off bottom weight and on a track he likes.

Can't Beat History has won his last four completed outings but has been off since last August. This small field might counteract the 7lb he was raised for the last win. Hopeful.

Annie Don finished a neck 2nd in an Irish point last year. She hasn't matched it yet, even after a wind-op before her latest race but starts handicapping on a fair mark. Might challenge for 2nd behind the obvious favourite of the Skeltons.

Juan Bermudez had some okay form when with Dan Skelton. He's not got going in two runs since joining us and needs to find some improvement.