Wayne Conway Memorial Handicap

Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 2m 41.82s

(2)

Mister Chiang^b1¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 71

1/1

Has come up short in four starts since winning Chelmsford maiden in December but showed signs of a revival when a fair third of of five at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) on latest start. has top weight to contend with but has the best form in the race.

Form: 41-4753

(5)

Strindberg²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: M P Tregoning| OR: 68

7/2

Not shown much in three starts to date, including when seventh of 12 at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft) last time out, but has an attractive pedigree which has provided many winners and will appreciate the step up in trip. Worth a market check.

Form: 04-7

(1)

Fayetta^b1¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: D Loughnane| OR: 68

5/1

Consistent filly without winning who recently finished fourth in competitive Beverley handicap (1m4f, good). Dropped 1lb for that run and blinkers are tried for the first time in a bid to get off the mark. Each-way claims.

Form: 434344

(4)

Menin Gate¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 61

11/2

Five-race maiden but banished some dismal performances with a respectable fifth of 10 at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) last time out. Only beaten two lengths that day and hails from a powerful stable. Respected.

Form: 4-8795

(3)

Burnage Boy³³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: A Mullen| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 51

16/1

Showed some promise towards the end of last season but soundly beaten in two starts this year, including when a tailed-off sixth in 1m4f Beverley handicap. This is a step up in class and likely to find life tough.

Form: 664-76

Forecasts

Mister Chiang (1/1), Strindberg (7/2), Fayetta (5/1), Menin Gate (11/2), Burnage Boy (16/1)

MISTER CHIANG is the preference with the best form in the race and despite shouldering a lofty weight, he can take what looks to be a weak contest. Fayetta has been consistent without troubling the judges and is likely to run on for the places, while Strindberg's attractive pedigree mustn't be ignored and is a type that is likely to improve with racing.