sunracing.co.uk Handicap

Off time: 16:07 | Winning time: 1m 28.45s

(2)

Alpha Tauri¹⁴

Age: 13| Weight: 9-7| J: Robbie Walsh⁽⁷⁾| T: C Smith| OR: 59| CD

13/8

Veteran who was scoring for the 12th time on the AW when successful over 1m at this venue last month. Creditable fifth of 14 to Thunder Buddy over C&D last time, and will continue to give his running.

Form: 238-815

(3)

Maazel⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Danny Brock| T: L Carter| OR: 53

6/1

Well held sixth when making his debut for this yard over 7f at Kempton last month. Claims on earlier form, and effective here, but must bounce back to pose a threat. Engaged at Lingfield Friday.

Form: 6265-96

(1)

Break The Silence^b¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Philip Prince| T: S Dixon| OR: 52| CD

5/6

Won over C&D in August, and some creditable efforts here since, notably when fourth of 14 to Baron Run over 1m last time, when forced to chart a wide course, Just about the pick under these conditions.

Form: 8-45474

Forecasts

Break The Silence (5/6), Alpha Tauri (13/8), Maazel (6/1)

Maazel needs to bounce back to get competitive, but there is little to choose between course winners BREAK THE SILENCE and Alpha Tauri, with slight preference for the former, who is arguably better suited to this trip.