3.00CLIPPER LOGISTICS HANDICAP

tHIS appears one of the premier handicaps of its type this summer and the shortlist is extensive. the lightly raced SHARJA

BRIDGE hasn’t always found as much off the bridle as expected, but he remains a very interesting prospect given this is just his seventh start and he could well appreciate the drop back to a mile after running well at Royal Ascot in a hot race.

Although beaten four lengths by monarchs Glen that day, Sharja Bridge was forced to race three wide for much of the journey and it was no great surprise when the petrol light began to flicker at the furlong pole.

A strongly run mile should play to the strengths of a horse which boasts a high cruising speed and he is narrowly preferred to Goodwood mile winner Seniority and Afaak who landed a course and distance handicap with authority at the may meeting before running well at both Ascot and Goodwood in hot handicaps.

Kynren and Hors De Combat are others to consider given positive recent performances.