Sutton Handicap

Off time: 18:10 | Winning time: 1m 22.76s

(4)

Tukhoom^b⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: R P Downey| T: D O'Meara| OR: 77| BF| D

9/2

Raised 7lb for emphatic win in claimer for previous yard and new mark has proved beyond him in two runs for this stable but not disgraced and not without a chance.

Form: 233154

(2)

Keepup Kevin²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Callum Shepherd| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 76| D

11/2

Has looked a much improved performer this season with two wins at this trip at Beverley. The concern is that both were gained on good to soft and conditions tonight will be much faster unless thunderstorms hit.

Form: 2504-11

(5)

Global Spirit¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: B A Curtis| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 76| D

11/4

Last two runs at this trip have seen him put in career bests and won with a bit in hand at Ayr last time. 4lb rise looks fair and looks set to play major role.

Form: 216421

(3)

Esprit De Corps⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan| T: T D Barron| OR: 74| BF

9/2

Runner up five times in 2019 and yet to win a handicap which is a bit of a concern though another solid effort last week but others appeal more.

Form: 032022

(6)

Real Smooth³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 77| BF

10/3

Appeared to have excellent chance to break his duck at Lingfield last month but unable to get past the winner who did have the benefit of racing closer to the stands side. Returns to 7f, a trip he has shown form at.

Form: 2-5722

(1)

Golden Force²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox| OR: 76

9/1

Yet to race beyond 6f. Won at the fourth attempt as a juvenile but not quite fired both runs this term and longer trip needs to eke out improvement.

Form: 5221-65

Forecasts

Global Spirit (11/4), Real Smooth (10/3), Tukhoom (9/2), Esprit De Corps (9/2), Keepup Kevin (11/2), Golden Force (9/1)

GLOBAL SPIRIT is at the top of his game and with Keepup Kevin seemingly better on an easier surface he gets the vote to continue his good run. Real Smooth is proving frustrating but back in a handicap but at his best would be a big threat.