John Kemp 4 x 4 Centre Of Norwich Handicap

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 1m 53.57s

(3)

Winged Spur⁵^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: David Egan| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 74| BF

7/2

Continues to improve and has a 6lb penalty for her all the way win at Ripon on Saturday (1m2f, good). Slight drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience given her run style, and she ran very well here on her previous start.

Form: 711221

(2)

Grey Spirit⁴^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 61| D

2/9

65,000gns yearling who returned from a nine-month break to score decisively on handicap debut at Redcar on Sunday (1m1f, good to firm). Undeniably should have plenty more too offer under a mandatory 6lb penalty against a more progressive rival.

Form: 690-1

(1)

King Oswald^p,t⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: A Fresu| T: J W Unett| OR: 55| C| D

20/1

Course winner in May 2017 (1m, good to firm), but in fairly modest form of late since switched back to turf; obvious stamina doubts over this trip and in any case is unlikely to trouble a pair of fast improving rivals.

Form: 657048

Forecasts

Grey Spirit (2/9), Winged Spur (7/2), King Oswald (20/1)

Hopefully both Winged Spur and GREY SPIRIT stand their ground, or else this will be a very poor heat. Both horses are scheduled to race under a 6lb penalty for respective weekend wins at Ripon and Redcar. The former has the strongest form (Class 4) on offer, but for the selection, Sunday was seemingly only the start of a journey which is likely to yield a number of future victories.