SHOOF TO PROVE HE'S THE BEST
The drop in grade should be see PHILAMUNDO (treble) open his account. He was returning from a long absence when posting his best effort to date with a close third at Chelmsford. He is unexposed and can probably build on that last effort. This trip does stretch the stamina of Deeds Not Words though he is another to drop in class. Everything that could go wrong did, when he ran out of space here last week. That was over six but the step back up to this trip could just pay dividends. He is one for the short list along with
Declamation, who is slipping down the weights. (%('
A competitive renewal but SWISS KNIGHT (nb) makes plenty of appeal. He has been gelded since last seen which was at Newmarket when a close second in a much better race. He has had just four outings and there is every possibility that there is more to come. There is nothing to choose between
Areen Heart and Breaking Records, who filled the places behind Dubai One in a similar contest at Wolverhampton. The latter may prove the stronger today. Belle Meade arrives here on the back of a Listed success in Italy but she faces a tough task off top weight. )%(' There will be interest in Settle Petal, who ran out a very easy winner over track and trip. She is up 5lb but that does not appear harsh and she looks the main threat to BAN
SHOOF (nap). He was ahead at this distance when mugged on the line at Kempton over a furlong further. The drop back in trip is no surprise and he sits on a mark 1lb lower than when last successful. There was an improved performance from Mood For
Mischief on his handicap debut and he may progress again. )%+'
A tight handicap but POWER HOME deserves to get some reward for her consistency. She has finished runner-up on four of her last seven starts since scoring.
Pivotal Flame has three career all-weather victories and they were all gained over course and distance. She has obvious claims off today’s mark.