DFDS World's Best Ferry Operator Handicap

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 2m 7.42s

(1)

Faadhel¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: J Mitchell| T: R Varian| OR: 81| D

11/10

Has kicked to a new level winning his last two starts and is a typically progressive type for this leading stable. Has now shown he handles turf and also won readily on step up to this trip. Can overcome a further 4lb rise.

Form: 426311

(5)

Humbolt Current^p¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: W J Haggas| OR: 80

7/2

Hold up performer but despite the small field there should be no shortage of pace. Got going too late when denied a hat-trick behind International Man but a chance off these revised terms.

Form: 2-50114

(2)

International Man¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 79

7/2

Suited by a slow early tempo when winning at York and now raised 3lb. However did suggest that this extra distance may bring more improvement and a player in a tight race.

Form: 8-52741

(4)

Tight Lines¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Dane O'Neill| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 79| C

8/1

Likes to lead and coming off the back of a tough ask at York. Previously in good form and although a touch high in the weights does possess a likeable attitude.

Form: 284126

(3)

Poet's Dawn¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 76| BF

14/1

Second to International Man, when also suited by racing on the pace, before another solid runner-up at Redcar. In good form and should go well again but yet to add to one success in novice company.

Form: 4-07622

Forecasts

Faadhel (11/10), Humbolt Current (7/2), International Man (7/2), Tight Lines (8/1), Poet's Dawn (14/1)

A small field but one likely to be run at a true tempo and that could see Humbolt Current reversing form from York with International Man and Poet's Dawn in what is a key piece of form. Tight Lines should ensure a strong gallop in a race where all hold realistic chances but preference is for FAADHEL who has improved nicely winning his last two and did so in the manner that suggests he's still a touch ahead of the handicapper.