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Askaud won fillies' handicaps at Goodwood and Haydock last summer. Respectable sixth in the Lincoln on return, but poor runs at Epsom and Newmarket since raise doubts about her current well-being.

Dubai Dynamo won this contest last year having finished second over C&D at previous week's meeting. This time round he arrives on the back of a win at that fixture, and he will be a tough nut to crack again.

Extraterrestial is a hold-up performer who got back on the scoresheet in a 1m handicap at Thirsk last May. Generally consistent since, given a lot to do when a creditable sixth in Thirsk Hunt Cup last time.

Emilio Largo made up into useful performer last summer, completing hat-trick in 7f Sandown handicap in July. Shaped well when fifth in Spring Cup on return, and best to overlook a flop on AW bow last time.

City of the Kings has a good record here, gaining third course win in a 9.8f handicap last June. Run poorly on all 3 starts since, leaving Geoff Harker before final 2011 start. Cheekpieces left off again.

Toto Skyllachy is not easy to catch right but has quickly found his form this year, winning 8.5f handicap a Beverley before a good second over same C&D last time. Bit more to find to defy handicapper now.

Snow Bay finished behind Dubai Dynamo when placed in pair of C&D handicaps last May. Not been at best for a while, but slipped to a tempting mark, and showed up well for a long way at Musselburgh last time.

Just Bond won over 8.5f at Beverley last May, and has returned to form on last couple of outings, finishing well when fifth of 17 at Redcar last time. Capable of going well if continuing in similar vein.

Merchant of Dubai won over 1m at Kempton last May for William Muir, and not disgraced when sixth of 20 in apprentice race at York on debut for new yard on Saturday. Chances if this doesn't come too soon.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Dubai Dynamo
2. Emilio Largo
3. Snow Bay

Timeform View: Last year's winner Dubai Dynamo arrives here on the back of an impressive C&D win and looks the pick, with Emilio Largo expected to throw down the biggest challenge, although Snow Bay also makes some appeal at likely odds having slipped in the weights.

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