Made a winning debut over 6f at Lingfield last month, and improved when scoring over 5f at Newcastle last time by 3L from Kayat. Impressive there, and capable of defying a maximum penalty.
Tends to hamper his chances by taking a keen hold, but placed a couple of times in varied company, and best effort when neck third of 12 to Taste The Nectar in a nursery at Chelmsford in November. Can do better still if he can learn to settle.
Fairly useful form when making the frame on her last five starts in various company, but didn't look keen to go past when a head second to Nigel Nott at Lingfield last time. Can win on form, but clearly a risky proposition.
Last on her only start for Paul Flynn in Ireland, and fared on a little better when sixth of 8 at Wolverhampton for her new connections recently. Visor needs to make a marked difference now.
Below form since a promising second at Haydock in June, and disappointing when only 4¾L third of 4 to Time To Strike at Chelmsford last time. Bit to prove now.
Non-Runners
3
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Bursea Lady1
Weight: 8-9| Age: 3
T: K R Burke J: C Lee
NR
Forecasts
Sir Oliver (11/10), Lua De Mel (3/1), Dana Forever (4/1), Partridge (6/1), Bursea Lady (8/1), Mrs Munnelly (100/1)
LUA DE MEL has a bit on her plate under a double penalty at first glance, but with form pick Dana Forever looking reluctant to put away an easy opportunity last time, George Boughey's filly is given the nod. Sir Oliver really needs to settle to fulfil his potential, but stil, appeals more than the disappointing Partridge for minor honours.