The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson with three tips from Newbury on Saturday

Spring Note (12.05 Newbury)

Spring Note took a huge step forward when dropped to two miles last season, romping home by 16 lengths in a mares' only handicap before getting the better of Brentford Hope to the tune of two lengths next time, both victories coming over this course and distance. That latest success has been well advertised since by the runner-up, who is now rated 14lb higher after two wins and a close second in a Grade 2. Her last two efforts have been poor, but both have come over 2m4½f, and better is expected now dropped in trip, while she is now effectively 1lb lower than for her last win when accounting for Freddie Gordon's valuable 5lb claim.

Henry's Friend (2.20 Newbury)

Henry’s Friend looks well handicapped on the pick of his best form last season and shaped very well when a rallying fifth in reapplied cheekpieces in the Coral Gold Cup last time. He’s been dropped 1lb for that effort and will find this test far easier than last time.

Regent's Stroll (2.55 Newbury)

It was hard not to be impressed by Regent’s Stroll on his hurdling debut at Newbury last month, when he overcame a bad mistake two-out to win by nine and a half lengths, and the runner-up gave the form substance when third in the Grade 1 Formby on Thursday. He shouldn’t have any worries stepping up in trip, given he’s from the family of Denman, who was one of six Challow winners for Paul Nicholls.

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