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Out of the stalls and away round the first bend, and it’s neck and neck. And how’s the field looking?

Well, there’s the lardy looking Liberty Mercian/Smithfield, carrying far too much weight, and despite the hype won’t like the heavy going, and then Vernons/Burbidges, looking flashy and in blinkers, another heavy horse and rider - keenly competitive, but over confidence could be it’s undoing, and then the outsider, riding in local colours, J T Hughes/Guttercrest, carrying less weight and may find current conditions more to it’s liking. And what’s this? Oh dear! Poor old Town Centre seems to be stuck in the stalls and it’s jockey, the veteran Town Council, appears to be doubling up on Liberty Mercian/Smithfield!! A very poor start indeed there for Town Centre……….what hope for a recovery?

Of course, there could well be a nasty pile up and a lengthy steward’s enquiry, and it’s a long race with a couple of months to run, so plenty of time to get those binocs out, enjoy a glass or two and watch them head out down the next straight and into the notoriously tricky Planning Application Corner.

So, who’s got a bet on?