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MODERN NEWS, fit from a promising recent run in Meydan, has everything in his favour to land today’s SBK Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster.
Unbeaten in three outings last season, MODERN NEWS (3.35, nb, ITV) finished an eye-catching third behind stablemate Storm Damage in a Listed event at Meydan last month. Today’s step up from seven furlongs to a mile will be ideal.Also, he will have his caused helped by the talented apprentice Harry Davies taking 7lb off his back.
Ametist represents the danger, if repeating his running when third behind Bedouin’s Story in last season’s Cambridgeshire.
The well-bred PERSIAN FORCE (1.15, ITV) is expected to give his trainer Richard Hannon a first victory in SBK Brocklesby Stakes.
This £225,000 purchase significantly holds some smart entries later in the season.
The progressive DILIGENT HARRY (1.50, treble, ITV) has shown in the past that he comes to hand early in the season.
Six furlongs is his ideal trip and today’s drop in grade will enable him to make a winning return.
Following two smart victories last season, INVINCIBLY (2.25, ITV) is still on a winnable mark.
Today’s drop in class will see CHINDIT (3.00, ITV) rewarded after some solid performances in Group company.
It is worth remembering he was far from disgraced when fifth behind Poetic Flare in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket.
At Kempton, FELIX (2.05, ITV) has an ideal opportunity to get his head in front after exchanging blows with some of the best.
He will be ready after his recent run in Meydan where he defied his odds of 20-1 to finish a respectable fifth behind Alfareeq.
BANDINELLI (2.40, nap, ITV), a course and distance winner, will be a tough nut to crack from 5lb higher in the ratings after his success at today’s track in November.
At Kelso, the return to a longer trip will be ideal for HEADSCARF LIL (1.35, ITV), while ALIOMAANA
(3.15, ITV) is expected to justify the 370-mile trip from Milton Harris’s Warminster yard by taking the Herring Queen Hurdle.
LIFE IS GOOD (4.30) has the form in the book to justify favouritism for the DubaiWorld Cup at Meydan. He recently came home unchallenged when taking the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park.