'She did some solid late work - this was much more like it' - last week's horses to follow

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Did well in the circumstances

Oranmore
Fourth, Dundalk, February 1

He went up a harsh-looking 6lb for a narrow C&D defeat 12 days ago, so ran very well in the circumstances, finishing well after being short of room at a crucial point in the straight.

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Renardeau
Third, Kempton, February 1

Last seen being pulled up over hurdles in September 2021, he was friendless in the market but posted a promising return to action. Indeed, had he enjoyed a clear run at things inside the last, he would have been at least second and might even have given the winner a race.

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Sundayinmay
Second, Lingfield, February 3

Can have her effort upgraded as not only did she come from the back of the field but she raced on the outer at times. She can win off this mark granted a kinder draw.

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Striking Out
Second, Hereford, February 5

Lost ground when jumping left at the second-last, dropping back to fourth, but rallied well. He jumped left-handed at Ludlow too and probably needs to go that way over fences.

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Eyecatcher

Bertie B  
Fifth, Hereford, January 30

Was never a serious factor but wasn't given too hard a time, and should be seen to better effect in handicaps.

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Nothingtochance
Second, Exeter, February 1

Was never a threat to old rival Bonttay, but did some solid late work and this was much more like it. Her debut second in a bumper came on quicker ground, and surely this sister to Edwardstone would enjoy a stiffer test down the line.

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Viewfromthestars
Third, Lingfield, February 3 

Was something of an eyecatcher in his first-time hood, making good late progress from an unpromising position. He's 0-13, but has the ability to win at Class 6 level.

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End Zone
Second, Newcastle, February 3

He would likely have won had his rider made a decision to switch earlier, but instead he waited for a gap that never came. The winner got first run on him in a steadily run race and he had to play catch-up from several lengths down.

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Letmelivemylife
Fourth, Lingfield, February 4

A non-runner three times since October, he was quite the eyecatcher from off the pace on his debut for new connections after a 175-day absence. He's 4lb below his only winning mark in handicaps.

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Promising

Lily Luna
Fourth, Wincanton, February 2

Wasn't ignored in the betting on debut and she shaped with a deal of promise, finishing several lengths on from the fifth. She ought to improve and can likely go close in another bumper.

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