Boongate Kia Sorento Standard Open NH Flat Race

Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 3m 53.1s

December Second²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Thomas Dowson⁽³⁾| T: P A Kirby| D

1/8

Absolutely bolted up on debut at Ayr last month then ran with plenty of credit when sixth in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at the Punchestown Festival just over four weeks ago. Sets the standard and may be hard to beat if recovered from his travels.

Form: 1-6

On The Meter^t²⁰⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: P J Brennan| T: A E JonesWS

7/1

Failed by just a head to spring a 25/1 surprise on debut at Worcester last August and not disgraced when fourth at Uttoxeter in November on only subsequent start. Returns from wind surgery and should make a race of it.

Form: 24-

My Footsteps

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: J M Quinlan| T: P W D'Arcy

14/1

Unraced Footstepsinthesands colt who cost 20,000 guineas as a yearling. Related to a number of Flat winners at up to a mile and is interesting beginning his career in this sphere.

Form:

Say If I Can

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: Fergus Gregory⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs C A Dunnett

66/1

Debutant who cost just 800 guineas as a juvenile and represents yard primarily known for thier Flat sprinters. Hard to see him trouble the anticipated principals on racecourse bow.

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Forecasts

December Second (1/8), On The Meter (7/1), My Footsteps (14/1), Say If I Can (66/1)

DECEMBER SECOND is a class bumper horse whose sixth in Grade 1 company in Ireland last time was a fine effort. He should have too many guns for his three rivals. If the selection is below-par then On the Meter is the one most likely to take advantage having shown ability in his two runs so far, while of the two newcomers My Footsteps is readily preferred to Say If I Can.