Won well in Listed company last time out having been outclassed for the most part in Group company through the summer. Looks a big player here on the basis of that form with the jockey booking a bonus.
No win since a Leopardstown maiden on only his second start back in June 2014 bringing his overall record to 1/21, and has been particularly regressive this year.
Not seen since finishing seventh in two races at Meydan during last winter (two of them Group 2 affairs). Has the lay-off to overcome on his first start for this trainer but the form to go close.
Has run well in some good races through the summer, including the Bunbury Cup (second), and the Park Stakes (beaten 3L). A replication of those kinds of performances would see him be right there.
Useful 7f handicapper for her previous yard but not so good this year and has to turn that form around in order to get involved in this.
Non-Runners
4
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Ifwecan28
Weight: 9-0| Age: 6
T: Martin Smith J: Non Runner
NR
Forecasts
Sir Dancealot (10/11), Jallota (9/4), Mr Owen (7/1), Battle Of Marathon (10/1), Intisaab (14/1), Ifwecan (20/1), Lavetta (40/1)
This should be between Sir Dancealot and JALLOTA. The first-named went within a nose of winning at Leicester last time following some good performances in valuable races this year, but Charlie Hills' gelding shades preference on the back of a commanding victory at Listed level at Redcar earlier in the month. With Jim Crowley in the saddle everything looks set for another big run. Mr Owen could prove third best if his absence since February doesn't turn out to be an issue.