Aqueduct 23 April 2016
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EXCLUDED was only beaten two lengths when fifth over a similar trip here earlier in the month and a repeat of that effort would have him on the premises once again. Fleeting Gold will be a big danger, while In Condition cannot be discounted.
The in-form LUCKBOX SAM has been running consistently well in slightly weaker races than this of late but he should be capable of taking this step up in grade in his stride. Hurry Up Alan and Pass The Dice can fill the places.
MOEGAN AVENUE has been knocking on the door of late in more valuable races than this and he can provide his supporters with some valuable compensation today. The exposed Liam's Prince can chase the selection home, followed by Greyjoy.
LITERATA was an impressive winner over C&D at the end of last month and she is yet to finish out of the frame in five starts at this venue. Flick Of An Eye is a reliable performer at this level, while Jcs American Dream also has strong claims.
It is hard to oppose STARTUP NATION despite the fact that he is returning from a short break. The four-year-old is a former Grade 2 winner and was placed at Grade 1 level on his penultimate start last June. Front and Owner Gentleman are both each-way alternatives.
GUNLOCK won going away over 5 1/2f here last time and, with this longer trip not a concern, he gets the vote to follow up. Ideal Quality and Surfspun are also expected to go well.
TOO DISCREET hasn't put a foot wrong in two starts over sprint distances and, likely to improve for this step up in trip, he will be fancied to round off the hat-trick. There are plenty of dangers, however, with Unbridled Daddy and Highland Sky topping the list.
The one to concentrate on is BEHRNIK'S BANK, who effortlessly notched up a double before finishing a neck second in a 150k prize here last time. She could have too much firepower for recent Grade 3 winner Wonderment and the Rudy Rodriguez-trained Frosty Margarita.
It could pay to side with CONSTANTINE in what looks a tricky puzzle for punters to solve. He ended last year with a couple of solid placed efforts at this venue and looks sure to figure prominently again on his return. Hushhushmushmush, Humboldt N Frost and Geo Niko are others to note.