Regus Handicap

Off time: 16:11 | Winning time: 2m 41.03s

(3)

Lexington Law^v¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Tom Marquand| T: A King| OR: 85| D

16/1

Back to form when successful in a Thirsk claimer last time out, showing a good attitude to come out on top in a protracted battle late. This is clearly tougher, but conditions fine and that might have done his confidence good.

Form: 650621

(6)

Past Master³⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Nicola Currie| T: H Candy| OR: 80| D

11/2

Was in good form last year, winning twice over this trip and showing he goes on varying ground in the process. Not found his form this season as yet and this is a tougher contest, so needs to bounce back to best now.

Form: 1212-05

(5)

Prejudice²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Simcock| OR: 86

8/11

Another progressive 3yo that performed well in a better event than this at Newmarket last time, finishing third and looking like he was ready for a crack at this trip. May well improve again for it and if that's the case, has chances.

Form: 4513-43

(2)

Noble Behest²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: K Shoemark| T: Ian Williams| OR: 74

20/1

Had won five on the bounce before being beaten at Chester last time, but ran well and would have needed the run after a long absence. This trip possibly on the short side but can't be allowed too much rope on the front end all the same.

Form: 1111/1-5

(4)

Skymax^b1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Harry Bentley| T: R M Beckett| OR: 81

10/3

Winner at Newmarket last October but not really progressed as expected this season, although not disgracing himself in the process. Blinkers given a try now and it's possible they could get him back on track.

Form: 321-554

Non-Runners

(1)

Kiefer²³

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: Eve Johnson Houghton J: Charles Bishop

Forecasts

Prejudice (8/11), Kiefer (15/8), Skymax (10/3), Past Master (11/2), Lexington Law (16/1), Noble Behest (20/1)

Tricky little contest in which the two progressive 3yos KIEFER and Prejudice might be the ones to concentrate on. The former just gets the nod after two very solid efforts and he clearly gets this trip well. Prejudice won't be any pushover but he does have to fully show that he wants this trip. Noble Behest went from the front at Chester last time and may well try similar tactics here. Skymax might do better in headgear too.