Stanley Threadwell Memorial Handicap

Off time: 17:12 | Winning time: 1m 1.34s

(2)

Sir Robert Cheval³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: G Mosse| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 98| D

9/2

Had a couple of tough runs at Ascot in the Wokingham and the Shergar Cup but has still been well below his best and others preferred at present.

Form: 6722-08

(6)

Line Of Reason⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Oisin Murphy| T: P T Midgley| OR: 98| D

6/1

Good fourth in the Beverley Bullet but struggled off a slow pace in a small field at Leicester. Talented at his best but needs a strong pace to aim at and not sure to get that here.

Form: 103043

(4)

Encore d'Or⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: R L Moore| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 97| D

11/8

On a dangerous turf mark at present and comes here off the back of a fine third in Listed company at Doncaster. Leading hope back in a handicap. Stable also runs Sir Robert Cheval.

Form: 054463

(1)

Poyle Vinnie^b¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Scott McCullagh⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 89| D

9/2

Can be excused his latest run when the saddle slipped and has raced competitively on a number of starts this year. Should be competitive again but on a long losing run.

Form: 234935

(3)

Merry Banter⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Harry Bentley| T: P T Midgley| OR: 85| D

5/1

Up 7lb and in grade following front running success at Ayr. Granted an easy lead there but may get the same again and has gone close off this mark in the past. Should make a bold bid.

Form: 274331

Non-Runners

(5)

Foxy Forever²⁵

Weight: 8-12| Age: 8

T: M Wigham J: F Norton

Forecasts

Encore d'Or (11/8), Sir Robert Cheval (9/2), Poyle Vinnie (9/2), Merry Banter (5/1), Line Of Reason (6/1), Foxy Forever (7/1)

With hold up performers in opposition it looks a good opportunity for Merry Banter to follow up her latest success which was backed up by a strong time. The lack of competition up front may not suit the running style of Line Of Reason while Encore d'Or is a very capable performer and has to be respected off his current turf mark. Poyle Vinnie can be involved again.