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'She's a cracking each-way bet' - our panel preview a bumper weekend of action

Martin Dixon, George Scott and Robbie Wilders give their views

Magical: an impressive winner of the Alleged Stakes at Naas on her reappearance
Can Magical land another top-level success?Credit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Can Magical sign off with another top-level success in the Breeders' Cup Turf?

Martin Dixon, broadcaster Magical is a wonderful filly and she has shown before that she’s got the constitution to go to Champions Day at Ascot and then travel to the US and run well in this as she did when second to Enable a couple of years ago. She should have finished closer at Ascot this year and going back up to a mile and a half this time will really suit her.

Andrew Griffiths, Betfred Magical has the best form in the race at her peak, but whether she can reproduce the level that saw her chase home Enable in this race two years ago is the big question. Her disappointing run at Ascot isn’t an ideal prep coming into this, so she’s certainly one we’re earmarking to take on.

Maddy Playle, RPTV She can, but I have no interest in backing her at 5-2 after a long season and comprehensive defeat last time. It’s a wide-open race, and I’m hoping Channel Maker and United don’t make it a dawdle. Tarnawa’s form is working out beautifully and this race will suit her. I marginally prefer her to Mogul and I wouldn’t put it past Mehdaayih running a big race either.

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