PLUG SET TO SPARK A WINNING REVIVAL
SPARK PLUG (2.55), the Cambridgeshire winner, was unlucky when left with too much to do at Goodwood last month and should make amends. York – Tim Easterby has a the mud last time but had run much better good record in this race and on faster ground the time before. his was a tad unlucky at takes on his elders for the first time after Ripon. He was denied a clear run at a running well against his own age group crucial stage but kept on for pressure to but is yet to score on turf. However, he is finish second and remains just 1lb higher at the right end of the weights. than when last successful. The consistent
is 7lb higher than when Sandown – The drop back second in this race 12 months ago and to the minimum trip clearly third-home 3lb lower. Both paid dividends for who could make their presence felt along with toughed it out when taking a similar event
who has three course victories at York. She is held in high regard by her to his name and went close at this venue trainer and the booking of Ryan Moore is a two outings ago. positive. A change of scene has helped
who has won two of his Musselburgh – A very three starts since joining Tim Easterby and competitive renewal but now takes a step back up in grade. He will top-weight makes plenty of need to improve again but that is not out appeal. He comes here in cracking form of the question. having posted two very solid performances at York behind (runs York – If were 3.10) and then his in-form stablemate to return to the form that saw
(runs Sandown 2.40). He him pick up the Grade One Arlington races off the same mark and has a very Million last year then he would be the one capable rider taking 3lb off his back. to beat. He has been disappointing since Stable-companion was not and a more reliable option is beaten far at Epsom which followed two Since winning the Cambridgeshire comfortable victories, so he is one for he has been placed in a Group Three and short list along with He has then failed by a whisker in a Listed affair at won two of his last three starts and, Goodwood. has gone close twice despite a penalty, has won off a mark a in his last three starts at a higher level and great deal higher on the all-weather. won a Listed event at Windsor last year
but that was his only success in his last 31 York – The handicapper starts. He still has to be feared along with may have got hold of hat-trick who is probably better than his seeking who is up 12lb for below-par reappearance effort. his six-length course and distance success and gets the Musselburgh – Last year’s nod. He has run well this campaign and third is his last success came over track and trip, suggested. He is very consistent at this off a 6lb lower mark. Richard Fahey has a level, scoring at York two outings ago and good record at this course so expect more failing narrowly at Epsom. was from who probably got stuck in just behind the selection 12 months ago and, with a useful apprentice taking 7lb off his back, remains of interest along with He is on a long losing run but can be relied upon to run his race and was not beaten far behind Copper Knight at York. York – It is quite possible that is a step ahead of the handicapper. He met trouble when scoring at Newmarket so a 5lb hike does not appear harsh. This trip and fast ground seems to bring out the best in
and he flew up the Pontefract hill on Monday to win by five lengths. The penalty he carries may not stop him from following up.
continues on the upgrade but an 8lb rise and a step up in trip may catch her out. Another with an 8lb hike is
but he was value for more than the winning margin at Newmarket and is entitled to progress.