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Alafdhal - 19:00 Chelmsford

Flag: Horse in focus

Alafdhal was strong in the market when resuming winning ways over course and distance at the beginning of November, narrowing denying his stablemate as he defied a falling mark, and he left the impression he was still in top form when finishing fifth at Kempton last time. That was over seven furlongs and he travelled like the best horse at the weights, but he didn't see the race out as strongly as looked likely. The move back to six furlongs looks a good move with that in mind - both of his wins have come at this trip - and he is expected to launch another bold bid with leading all-weather jockey Kevin Stott maintaining the ride.