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Naval Command has run over today's going and, rated 79 by us against three rivals, makes a strong case as the top-rated runner here; fifth last time out and a second five starts back underline his consistency, though he remains winless in his last five starts and that inability to convert is the obvious concern.

Consistent and in fine heart, An Bradan Feasa has finished second in each of his last two starts and won three runs back, with 17 days between runs suggesting he arrives fresh; he has run over today's trip and going before, and 140 lb looks manageable for a gelding rated 78 on our figures.

Laravie showed smart consistency with back-to-back wins before consecutive runner-up finishes, and her trainer is firing at 36% lately — a potent combination for a mare fit just eight days on. The risk is that two blanks in her last two starts suggest she may need things to fall right.

Campeona arrives on the back of back-to-back wins and steps out again just nine days later with her trainer firing at 30% over the past fortnight — a potent combination; the slight query is whether our rating of 67 leaves her vulnerable to the top-rated runner.