Winner of five races in a 23 race career. Put a disappointing effort behind him when finishing fourth over 1m6f at Ascot (good-to-firm) two weeks ago and is an interesting runner in this contest.
Soft ground winner over this trip at Catterick last August. Disappointed on three subsequent starts and wears cheekpieces for the first time on stable and seasonal debut.
Impressive 8L winner of a maiden over 1m4f at Doncaster last month. Raced prominently that day and shapes as if this step up in distance will suit on handicap debut.
Non-Runners
2
(3)
West Coast Flyer24
Weight: 9-12| Age: 5
T: D M Simcock J: M Harley
NR
5
(1)
Stamford Raffles72
Weight: 9-5| Age: 5
T: Jane Chapple-Hyam J: Danny Brock
NR
6
(7)
Amlad24
Weight: 9-4| Age: 4
T: E A L Dunlop J: L P Keniry
NR
Forecasts
Pirate King (10/11), Star Of The East (5/4), West Coast Flyer (5/2), Pumblechook (12/1), Vent De Force (16/1), Stamford Raffles (16/1), Amlad (20/1)
PIRATE KING can follow up his impressive Doncaster victory by making a winning handicap debut in this competitive looking contest. The sole three-year-old in the line up receives weight from all of his rivals and can take this ahead of West Coast Flyer who should appreciate the drop back in distance. Star Of The East, fourth on his most recent appearance can take third.