Cracking the Premier puzzle with James Stevens' tips for every race at Plumpton on Easter Sunday

James Stevens provides his selections for a competitive Easter Sunday card at Plumpton . . .

1.55 Plumpton
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Stevens' selection: Beny Nahar Road

This race appears to revolve around Beny Nahar Road. He has the clear best form but his last run at Taunton was a bit of a disappointment. He was hampered when travelling well and wasn't given a hard race, so is worth another chance.

Beny Nahar Road13:55 Plumpton

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Jky: Harry Cobden Tnr: Paul Nicholls

2.30 Plumpton
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Stevens' selection: Vicki Vale

Vicki Vale should relish the switch to chasing and is worth a chance on her first try over fences. She has travelled well through her last two races at Taunton and, although I slightly fear she might need further, this strongly run race on a fractionally stiffer track could suit.

Vicki Vale14:30 Plumpton

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Jky: Tristan Durrell (3lb)Tnr: Dan Skelton

3.05 Plumpton
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Stevens' selection: Sea Invasion

Topweight Sea Invasion was an eyecatcher when fourth in a competitive maiden hurdle at Kempton on Boxing Day last time and, given he stayed on well, this step up in trip should suit. He starts handicapping off a workable mark of 112 and the talented Freddie Gordon takes off 5lb.

Sea Invasion15:05 Plumpton

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Jky: Freddie Gordon (5lb)Tnr: Chris Gordon

3.40 Plumpton
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Stevens' selection: Hudson De Grugy (each-way)

Makin'yourmindup is clearly the one to beat but he is short considering the ground may be a bit on the quick side for him. A few firms are offering three places and Hudson De Grugy could be the value. He loves this ground, is well handicapped and is unexposed at this distance.

Hudson De Grugy15:40 Plumpton

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Jky: Niall Houlihan Tnr: Gary Moore

4.15 Plumpton
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Stevens' selection: Gin Coco

With Aurigny Mill out, preference is for the Harry Fry-trained Gin Coco who has a great record fresh and has never finished outside the top two on good ground. He disappointed last time but can bounce back here.

Gin Coco16:15 Plumpton

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Jky: Jonathan Burke Tnr: Harry Fry

4.50 Plumpton
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Stevens' selection: Fairway Freddy

A tricky race but Fairway Freddy is on his lowest mark in six years and loves Plumpton. He disappointed last time but has gone well off a break. Inedit De Mee has some really smart French form, including finishing ahead of Ile Atlantique in April 2022, and he is interesting.