Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap

Off time: 16:01 | Winning time: 1m 28.82s

(4)

Howzer Black^p¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Sean Davis⁽⁵⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 78

11/2

Sole win came over 6f here but proving consistent and unsuited by a mile latest. Could be competitive although stable quiet at present.

Form: 459-236

(1)

Smile A Mile²⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 75

5/1

Five-race maiden last year needs gelding operation to help him settle better for this reappearance. Improvement needed so market should reveal the expectations.

Form: 76347-

(5)

Stronsay¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: G Lee| T: B Smart| OR: 72| D

3/1

Should be fitter for reappearance following a 180-day absence and 2lb drop puts him on a competitive mark. Softer ground though would suit better.

Form: 12247-6

(6)

Bataar²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 72

5/2

Acclamation colt, cost €58,000 as a yearling and 27,000gns as a juvenile. Below last year's form on reappearance and now makes handicap debut. On a competitive opening mark if getting back to level of first two runs.

Form: 34-6

(3)

Arletta Star¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Nathan Evans| T: T D Easterby| OR: 61

10/3

Didn't get the clearest of runs over 6f on handicap and season debut but stayed on strongly and a return to this trip should suit. Down 2lb and should go close.

Form: 5363-4

Non-Runners

(2)

De Latour¹

Weight: 8-2| Age: 3

T: J Ward J: Jamie Gormley

Forecasts

Bataar (5/2), Stronsay (3/1), Arletta Star (10/3), Smile A Mile (5/1), Howzer Black (11/2), De Latour (10/1)

ARLETTA STAR caught the eye running on at Ripon and is on a good mark back up in distance. Stronsay is also well handicapped while Howzer Black is back over a suitable trip.