C&D winner and successful three times within a week on the AW last September but struggled in the main since including when 3L sixth over 5f at Salisbury (good-to-firm) last time out. Races off a mark 8lb lower than for her latest success.
C&D winner finished a good 1L third in a good ground C&D handicap on her penultimate start. Below that form over an extended 5f here last time out however and a return to this shorter trip should suit.
Made a winning debut for this yard when victorious by 1¼L in a 6f handicap at Windsor (good-to-firm) last week. Races off the same mark here and is one for the shortlist dropping in distance.
Signs of a possible return to form when beaten 2L into fifth in a 5f handicap at Lingfield (good-to-firm) last time out. Tongue tie worn for the first time that day is retained and has run over this C&D in the past.
Completed a double when winning over C&D on firm ground last week. Carries a 5lb penalty for that victory and is a leading contender with further improvement expected.
Non-Runners
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Valentino Sunrise22
Weight: 8-13| Age: 3
T: M R Channon J: S De Sousa
NR
Forecasts
Top Boy (5/6), Thegreyvtrain (4/1), Powerful Dream (9/2), Valentino Sunrise (13/2), La Fortuna (8/1), Silverrica (16/1)
TOP BOY is taken to follow up his victory over 6f on stable debut last time out by taking this small field sprint handicap. The selection has a useful apprentice in the saddle and he can see off fellow last time out scorer Thegreyvtrain who was a winner here last week. Third place can go to Valentino Sunrise who receives weight from all of his rivals.