Betway Casino Handicap

Off time: 14:00 | Winning time: 2m 29.04s

(4)

Lord George^p1¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: R L Moore| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 103

8/1

Fair third to Redicean over C&D last month, but recent display over 2m at Kempton was disappointing. Return to this venue and drop in trip should help, as should a 1lb lower mark, while the fitting of cheekpieces may eke out improvement.

Form: 09543-0

(6)

Primero²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: D O'Meara| OR: 100| D

8/1

Fourth to Redican over C&D last month and is 8lb better off for a beating of 5½L. Should be closer this time, but may still come up short.

Form: 2/01794-

(2)

Redicean²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: M Harley| T: A King| OR: 97| CD

5/4

Talented hurdler who has won his last two Flat races on the AW, latterly in impressive fashion over C&D. Up 8lb, but may still be ahead of the handicapper.

Form: 361/911-

(3)

Seafarer^v¹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: M Dwyer| T: M P Tregoning| OR: 93| D

5/1

Runner-up to Redicean over C&D with Lord George and Primero behind. Has since finished third at this venue off the same mark and can race off 1lb lower this time.

Form: 301523-

(5)

Soghan^t²³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: S W Kelly| T: R Hughes| OR: 89| D

8/1

Scored over 2m at Kempton in April, but was held off higher marks in two subsequent starts. Effective at this distance, but may need this first run since May.

Form: 31/2125-

(1)

India^h¹⁰⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-6| J: L Morris| T: M L W Bell| OR: 88| D

9/2

Scored at Catterick in September, but was put in her place when last seen at Ascot in October. May do better after a break, but is 0-3 on the AW,

Form: 412116-

Forecasts

Redicean (5/4), India (9/2), Seafarer (5/1), Soghan (8/1), Primero (8/1), Lord George (8/1)

The C&D contest won by REDICEAN in which he beat Seafarer, Lord George and Primero holds the key to this handicap. The beaten horses are much better off at the weights, but such was the winner's authority that the placings are expected to be confirmed. Soghan may need this outing, while India has to prove her effectiveness on the AW.