DIOMEDE DES MOTTES (2.32 Aintree, nap) looks hot.
He came back from a long break to run a solid fourth at Bangor last time. That was a solid effort on his chasing debut and he seemed to have something left crossing the line. There’s plenty to build on.
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FAIRWAY FREDDY (1.42 Wincanton, nb) didn’t have to break sweat when winning at Kempton last week. He should be more than capable of defying a 7lb penalty.
CILLUIRID (12.55 Hexham, treble) returned from nine months off to go close here last time. He’s up 6lb for that but still looks a few steps ahead of the handicapper.
AINTREE
12.47 Danny Kirwan
1.22 Minellacelebration
1.57 Itchy Feet
2.32 DIOMEDE DES MOTTES (NAP)
3.07 Jobsonfire
3.42 Strong Glance
4.17 Windswept Girl
HEXHAM
12.25 Sophie Fatale
12.55 Cilluirid (treble)
1.30 Louloumills
2.05 Rayna’s World
2.40 Garde Forestier
3.15 Glorious Lady
3.50 Adjali
4.25 Mymilan
WINCANTON
1.07 Hacker Des Places
1.42 Fairway Freddie (nb)
2.17 Golden Gift
2.52 Worthy Farm
3.27 Oscars Moonshine
4.02 Namib Dancer
4.37 Guardia Top
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