COMMAND & CONTROL
IMPERIAL COMMAND (2.40) can conquer rivals in the Bombardier Beer Handicap at Newcastle.
The four-year-old dismissed The Great Heir over seven furlongs here on debut for Mark Loughnane last month.
The gelding is open to plenty of progress for his shrewd new trainer so ought to follow up back over a mile.
The handler can also bag the tricky Ladbrokes Handicap with FAYATHAAN (3.10). The colt likes this venue and showed he was still on the upgrade when outbattling Mutahamisa at Lingfield.
HERMOCRATES (12.40) should enjoy a well-deserved win in the staying handicap.
John Mackie’s gelding stands to relish tackling two miles after giving My Girl Maggie a fright at Wolverhampton.
David Loughnane remains in superb form so it’s worth rowing in with UTOPIAN LAD (1.10). The gelding shaped like his turn was near when just denied by the well-treated By Jove at Wolverhampton.
TERMONATOR (1.40) looks dangerous for Grant Tuer in the trappy Betway Handicap.
The five-year-old still lurks on a fair mark after his fine third to Athmad in hotter company at Wolverhampton.
Bryan Smart’s SIR TITUS (3.40) can build on last month’s excellent third to Whittle Le
Woods at this venue. KLOPP (4.10) looks poised to score for thriving handler Antony Brittain in the closing sprint.
The mare put in her best shift for a while when slamming Global Humor over course and distance last month so should strike again thanks to Laura Pearson’s 5lb claim.
THE BRITISH LION (4.30) is worth punting on another competitive card at Southwell.
Alexandra Dunn’s horse can gain compensation for his unlucky second to Momtalik over track and trip.
STAR OF ST JAMES (5.0) can sparkle for Richard Fahey.
The four-year-old is difficult to oppose after hammering Perfect Swiss over course and distance last time.
GOSSIP (7.0) should boost Scott Dixon’s enviable course record in the sprint handicap.
The filly edged out Red Stripes over track and trip last week so ought to deny her rival again off an unchanged mark.