THE WIZARD OF OZ
OZ LEGEND (6.30) should stay on the upgrade for handler James Ferguson at Wolverhampton.
The three-year-old was a solid second to Tarroob on debut for his yard at Newcastle three weeks ago.
The gelding was staying on strongly over 1m 2f so can go one better upped two furlongs.
NEW MISSION (4.0) looks set to shade a competitive nursery for champion trainer Charlie Appleby. The juvenile was unlucky to meet the welltreated High Fibre on his handicap bow at Newmarket.
Last month’s second was a career best so the gelding should resume winning ways.
DALGLISH (5.0) can strike for shrewd Antony Brittain in another trappy nursery.
The two-year-old put in his best shift yet when just denied by Lunasa at Newcastle a little over a fortnight ago. The colt still lurks on a workable mark so should open his account in a slightly stronger contest.
The Yorkshire handler can also claim the closing sprint thanks to QAARAAT (7.30).
The gelding produced his best effort for a while when third to Glamorous Force over track and trip 10 days ago.
The six-year-old remains well treated on his peak form so ought to take what looks like a weak handicap.
Suzzanne France’s BILLY DYLAN (7.0) is worth punting in the Betway Handicap.
The speedster was edged out by Dark Side Prince over course and distance last month but can prevail under skilled Faye McManoman.
KAPHUMOR (1.10) should extend Sue Smith’s fine run in the staying chase at Sedgefield.
The gelding bolted up from Asking For Answers on debut for his trainer at Hexham.
Unexposed over fences, the five-year-old stands to shrug off a 10lb penalty. Smith can add the novices’ handicap chase with AIRE VALLEY LAD (2.45).
The gelding should score with a repeat of this month’s third to Crack Du Ninian in better company at Hexham.
Donald McCain is flying so COURT JURADO (2.15) is the pick in the handicap hurdle.
The gelding ran a blinder when second to handicap blot Gavin at Uttoxeter 10 days ago and sits on an attractive timber mark to succeed.