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“Mark Droppers” to Track  —  05/12/2023

  “Mark Droppers” to Track  —  05/12/2023 @lovestheraces First Street 144 Coral Cup? Up in trip! - 141 (-3)  Depsite Nicky Henderson’s Stable Tour comments earlier this season, I think First Street has shaped like he’s crying out for a step-up in trip this season. Worth noting Nico hasn’t asked much of a question in either of his runs. Looks like they’re trying to lower his handicap mark, and his previous runs over further read well too. Hecouldbetheone Cl3 (and below) Handicap Chases 118 - 116 (-2)  Jumped like a stag on chase debut, in a tough Cl3 handicap. There won’t be many better jumping performances from chase debutants this season, specifically  at the level he will be running at.   Ironically, a mistake at the last exaggerated his finishing position, and forced the handicappers hand. Could very well have left him alone on 118, and he looked like he was still carrying some extra weight,  so he should come on for the run fitness-wise. It could also e...