32Red Handicap

Off time: 19:41 | Winning time: 2m 32.59s

(1)

El Misk¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 99| CD

4/5

Consistent sort. Good winner over C&D last month and was a respectable second at Wolverhampton (1m4f) 11 days ago after a poor run at Yarmouth. Sets the form standard and one to beat if giving weight all round.

Form: 172122

(4)

The Trader¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 91

7/2

On a barren losing streak but was a very good fourth in the Old Rowley Cup (1m4f) last time out. That run puts him bang in the mix so has to be respected.

Form: 023284

(3)

Grandmaster Flash^p¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Jason Watson| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 85| BF

4/1

Irish raider. Had looked regressive but was a solid second in 1m4f Dundalk handicap on latest start earlier this month. One to be taken seriously from powerful yard.

Form: 2-27692

(2)

Monsieur Lambrays^b²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-3| J: David Egan| T: Tom Clover| OR: 81| D

10/1

Made it two on the bounce - with both victories coming at Wolverhampton - with career-best effort in 1m4f handicap. Handicapper harshly raises him 6lb another improvement will be required.

Form: 234311

Forecasts

El Misk (4/5), The Trader (7/2), Grandmaster Flash (4/1), Monsieur Lambrays (10/1)

A disappointing turnout for a nine prize pot, El Misk sets the standard on his AW form recently, however his recent efforts suggests the handicapper might just be catching up with him and he has to give plenty of weight away in this, while Grandmaster Flash could be anything on the basis of his recent Dundalk effort. Preference is for THE TRADER who stepped up markedly with his run in a strong-looking Old Rowley Cup (form significantly franked since) and has a prime opportunity to get back to winning ways.