Cesarewitch runner-by-runner preview

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*131293

Always Resolute

8-1

Consistent stayer that normally runs in a lower grade. High draw not helpful.

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083093

Angel Gabrial

9-7

Last win came in June 2014.

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13/7-3

Blue Rambler

9-6

Ex-French. Lightly raced horse that stayed on well in a Class two handicap last time out.

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49160/

Ennistown

9-7

Still high in the handicap but in good order after win over hurdles. High draw not helpful.

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377443

First Mohican

9-5

Running consistently but disappointing in this race last year.

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009013

Fun Mac

9-11

First run in a handicap since second in Ascot Stakes. 6lb higher now though running well in Pattern races. High draw not helpful.

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46280

Gabrial The Hero

9-4

Fourth in 2016 Chester Cup. Claims if in that form.

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351305

Gabrial´s Star

8-9

Fair form this season though usually in a lower grade.

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280-15

Golden Spear

8-7

Winner at Galway. Yet to win over two-miles or further.

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50655-

Graasten

8-5

Yet to run on the flat in the UK. Second to useful sort over hurdles seven days ago.

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1-7500

Grumeti

8-6

Last years winner off a 1lb lower handicap mark. As with last year, he has been given a break since his last run.

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400702

Havana Beat

9-1

Bounced back to form on his last outing Claims on 2015 form. Should stay having run well in in 2015 Ascot Gold Cup. High draw not helpful.

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46851

Leah Freya

8-11

Won a fair race last time out though failed to stay on only try at this trip.

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221841

Life Less Ordinary

8-13

Won a two-mile handicap at Ascot that used to be a good trial for this race. Trainer won the race in 2011.

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1-7340

Mill Spring

9-6

Third in 2016 Ascot Stakes and returns to handicap company.

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887110

Mistiroc

9-3

Handicap winner but no proof he will stay.

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432300

Modem

8-11

Has ability but disappointed on his last two runs.

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7-9532

Montaly

9-1

Useful handicapper reported in need of this trip. Slight question mark over ground as best on an easy surface.

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707632

Moonmeister

8-7

Yet to prove he can stay but trainer by a handicap specialist.

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210797

My Reward

9-2

Needs to improve on recent runs.

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20422

Nakeeta

9-6

Climbing up the handicap but thoroughly consistent performer.

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460620

Oriental Fox

9-10

Just touched off in this race in 2015. 2lb lower for this renewal. Subject of a major gamble that day.

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4-9400

Renneti

8-12

Inconsistent but talented gelding. Strong finishing fourth last year off a 1lb lower mark. High draw not helpful.

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02125

Sea Of Heaven

9-1

Consistent handicapper that stays well. Ran well over this trip in July.

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7-3879

Seismos

9-9

Yet to recapture his best form from 2014.

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515203

Shrewd

9-9

Consistent dual-purpose performer. Stays well but just be in the handicappers grip. High draw not helpful.

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212113

St Michel

8-6

Fine run in the Yorkshire Cup. 15lb well-in compared to future handicaps. Looks sure to run well though drawn in thirty-two One winner drawn higher than eighteen in last five years.

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1-3310

Star Rider

8-12

Winner over two-miles here last October. Struggling with handicap mark this season.

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8452/1

Starchitect

8-10

Fast improving flat/National Hunt hurdler. Jumps official handicap rating of 150 suggests his flat mark of 89 is attractive. Jockey won a similar type in Detroit City in 2006.

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411145

Sweet Selection

8-8

Running consistently. Form gives him a good shout while trainer has been bullish in recent reports.

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28032

The Cashel Man

8-10

Stays well and returning to form at the right time. Just a suspicion over his temperament.

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580

The Minch

8-13

Good Bumper horse yet to reproduce initial run of the flat at York.

10

80000

The Twisler

9-7

Useful at best but 2015 form something of a distant memory.

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09170

Wind Place And Sho

8-11

Winner over the trip in June though came in a lower grade handicap.

34

116513

Yorkidding

9-5

Running consistently in a decent grade. Similar profile to stables 2013 winner in that he takes a step up in trip. Interesting jockey booking. High draw not helpful.

31

*0-00789

Teak

8-1

Stays but arrives an out of form horse. High draw not helpful.