Ladbrokes Handicap

Off time: 18:30 | Winning time: 58.04s

(1)

Sandridge Lad⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: S Donohoe| T: J Ryan| OR: 75| CD

8/1

C&D winner on his debut effort here off a 6lb lower mark but he's yet to equal that run and was far from at his best over 5f here last time. Looks the type who could bounce back quickly; faces two smart C&D winners.

Form: 2122-44

(5)

Key To Power²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 75| BF| D

11/4

Makes her Fibresand/handicap debut having completed a simple task when winning at Lingfield (5f) back from a break. Disappointed last time over 6f (Chelmsford) under a penalty; worth another chance despite surface doubts.

Form: 2-12

(4)

Fair Alibi²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: J P Sullivan| T: T P Tate| OR: 70| CD

6/4

Showed improved form to win on his debut over C&D recently; appeared to appreciate the surface and the trip. Won in ready fashion staying on well and doesn't look harshly treated on his handicap debut.

Form: 60-1

(3)

Giacomo Casanova²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: A Mullen| T: K A Ryan| OR: 66| D

4/1

Stable have plenty of winners here and this one comes here for a Fibresand debut seeking his third handicap victory in a row; career-high mark now. Strong traveller but does have to prove himself on this surface.

Form: 5604-11

(2)

Swiss Chime²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: K T O'Neill| T: D K Ivory| OR: 58| CD

8/1

Took well to the Fibresand to land his one start here over this trip; made all, put his experience to good use. Not quite in the same form since back in handicap company (looks fairly averagely treated); improvement required.

Form: 675-163

Forecasts

Fair Alibi (6/4), Key To Power (11/4), Giacomo Casanova (4/1), Sandridge Lad (8/1), Swiss Chime (8/1)

Handicap debutant FAIR ALIBI looked a real Fibresand sort when winning here last time out and he now slips into handicap company off a potentially lenient mark. Key To Power has to prove herself on this surface but will enjoy being back over 5f and going handicapping after flopping over 6f last time. Giacomo Casanova has to prove himself on this surface but does come here in good form and looking for a hat-trick. Both Sandridge Lad and Swiss Chime have winning form here although neither looks well handicapped.