Betway Marathon Handicap

Off time: 16:52 | Winning time: 3m 5.15s

(6)

Mister Fizz²⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 9-12| J: D A Parkes⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss I Pickard| OR: 75

25/1

Dual-purpose performance who has been well beaten in almost all recent starts both on the Flat and over jumps. One exception was when beaten under 2L in Lingfield 2m handicap last March, but much more needed even on that form.

Form: 5740/4-8

(4)

Come Back King²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: B A Curtis| T: M Appleby| OR: 77

5/6

Strong performances in recent races at Southwell including over today's trip. Lightly-raced and has a big chance if able to replicate that form and proving equally effective on Tapeta debut.

Form: 64276

(2)

Gabrial The Terror^p¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: S Donohoe| T: Ian Williams| OR: 70

13/2

Course specialist with five of his six career wins coming here, and though he hasn't been at his best recently his C&D third last time is good form.

Form: 565348

(3)

Tartan Bute^p¹⁸⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 74

10/3

Only career win to date has come over this trip (and with today's jockey) and looks unexposed. Interesting back on the AW after some good turf performances last summer, but off since August.

Form: 18624-1

(5)

Blue Top^v²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 8-11| J: Hollie Doyle⁽⁵⁾| T: D Burchell| OR: 60

11/2

Won twice over 1m5f last year and remains on the same handicap mark as when a close third last time over C&D. Good chance if able to run to that standard again.

Form: 4/0811-3

Non-Runners

(1)

Burnside³

Weight: 9-3| Age: 4

T: Ian Williams J: A Kirby

Forecasts

Come Back King (5/6), Burnside (15/8), Tartan Bute (10/3), Blue Top (11/2), Gabrial The Terror (13/2), Mister Fizz (25/1)

Both Blue Top and Gabrial The Terror finished third over C&D in their most recent races, both to the same horse, who has gone on to win for a third time this year since. They both stand a chance if replicating that form, but will have BURNSIDE to beat. He was unlucky to be go down by a short head two starts ago and put things right when justifying favouritism at Lingfield last time out. He looks fairly treated and should be the one to beat here. 1. Burnside 2. Blue Top 3. Gabrial The Terror