17:05 Southwell — Free Racenight Thursday 18th June Handicap Hurdle model predictions

Fighting Falcon (IRE)

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Low-mileage 5yo who made winning stable debut when back under rules at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces) last month; drew well clear of the others with the runner-up there and could still be well treated after a 6lb rise.

William Of York (GB)

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Regressive 10yo who has poor completion rate over fences since returning from layoff in November; stopped the rot with fairly respectable hurdle run last month but needs to build on that performance here; swaps visor for refitted cheekpieces.

Callin Baton Rouge (IRE)

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Not quite at her best this year but has dropped another 2lb since last month's respectable third at Huntingdon (2m, good to firm) and this move back up in trip won't be a problem; probably won't be far away.

Golden Glance (GB)

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Out of form since returning from long absence in December, albeit her seventh of eight at Aintree (2m4f, good; first run after wind op) last month was arguably more encouraging than bare form suggests; others have more pressing claims.

Ruler Legend (IRE)

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Ended last season in excellent form, winning twice at Market Rasen (2m/2m2f, good), and his second at Market Rasen (2m, good) 12 days ago was another good effort; should be fine over this longer trip; respected.

Royal Rhythm (IRE)

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Without a win since December 2023 but lost out only by a nose at Worcester (2m4f, good) last summer and returned from break with satisfactory run at Fontwell last month; contender if that recent outing brought him on.

Gone In Sixty (GB)

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Returned from break with low-key chase run last month and fell mid-race when back over hurdles nine days ago but remains on a good mark and will be suited by today's trip/ground; can't be ruled out.