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Stratford-on-Avon
"Storm of Applause and Courella look to have this between them on recent form, with the former preferred."
Timeform run the rule over this two-and-a-half-mile handicap chase...
Storm of Applause last won in 2009, but got back to that sort of form when second at Ffos Las and Worcester this season. He was just outstayed last time and this sharper track will suit.
Rory Boy did well over fences as a novice, winning twice early on, but he was badly out of sorts on his return and needs first-time blinkers to spark at revival.
Courella has improved since joining this yard, winning twice at Fontwell at up to 2½ m in the second half of 2010. He was no match for a superior rival in a novice at Ludlow last time, but this looks easier.
High Jack won two handicap chases around this trip last spring. Jumping problems have resurfaced this winter and others are more reliable for all the fast ground won't inconvenience him.
Sweet Seville got back to winning ways in a 3m heavy-ground handicap hurdle in January and is potentially well-in on that form, but he has shown only minor aptitude for chasing and this trip is probably sharp enough.
Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Storm of Applause
2. Courella
3. Rory Boy
Timeform View: Storm of Applause and Courella look to have this between them on recent form, with the former preferred. Rory Boy is potentially very well handicapped if responding to headgear.
The Scottish Grand National is the highlight at Ayr on Saturday......
The sprint handicap at Newbury looks very competitive, but can Dandy Nicholls strike with Courageous?...
With Frankel due to reappear in the Greenham on Saturday, can Native Khan stake an early 2000 Guineas claim in the Craven at Newmarket?...
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