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Off time: 18:10 | Winning time: 1m 37.26s

(4)

Air Of York^p¹⁰^{(ex 6)}

Age: 6| Weight: 10-5| J: Gabriele Malune⁽⁵⁾| T: J L Flint| OR: 65| C

7/4

The only one to take advantage of the quicker ground on the stands side here last week so he ought to be vulnerable under his penalty. His opponents, however, all have questions to answer.

Form: 101541

(5)

Nazzaa³⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Sophie Ralston⁽⁷⁾| T: S Flook| OR: 66

8/11

Impressive for a £600 purchase when making all on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f), but his last two runs have shown this might be more his trip.

Form: 8917-46

(2)

Alqalsar¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: L P Keniry| T: J M Bradley| OR: 66

33/1

Has now finished last on both starts for this yard and as such there is no proof he can reproduce last summer's efforts.

Form: 522-80

(3)

Living Leader²⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 8-9| J: Hollie Doyle| T: G Harris| OR: 47| C| D

11/1

Course winner who handles fast ground. Has been out of the handicap in latest starts, but worth noting his two previous races from marks below 50 have produced a win and a neck second.

Form: 928069

(1)

Peak Storm^p,t²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 8-9| J: Andrew Breslin⁽⁷⁾| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 45| CD

16/1

Seven-time course winner, but his last success came three years ago. Recent efforts show no signs the drought may be over.

Form: 080-080

Forecasts

Nazzaa (8/11), Air Of York (7/4), Living Leader (11/1), Peak Storm (16/1), Alqalsar (33/1)

Air Of York looks the logical choice after last week's success. However, he was favoured by the route he took and, as a horse who needs plenty of cover, the small field may be an issue. NAZZAA is worth trying at this trip having not quite seen out 1m2f on his last couple of starts and a drop in the weights adds to the attraction. Living Leader has been unable to get into the handicap for his last couple of races, but he goes well here and from around this mark so cannot be discounted.