Pertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 1m 36.62s

(2)

Current Option²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: P Cosgrave| T: A McGuinness| OR: 107| D

5/1

Enjoyed a productive 2020 and showed all his ability remains intact when a creditable second in Group 3 company at the Curragh 3 weeks ago. Respected despite shouldering a penalty.

Form: 1151-42

(4)

Highland Dress^p¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: S A Gray| T: A Watson| OR: 105| BF| D

18/1

Smart sort on his day but hasn't been firing of late and testing conditions are unlikely to suit.

Form: 1-12383

(1)

Qaysar¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: J Fanning| T: R Hannon| OR: 105| CD

9/2

Smart and consistent 6yo who scored at this track last term and has run at least respectably in a couple of listed events so far this year. Should give a good account.

Form: 9625-46

(6)

Raaeq²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Dane O'Neill| T: B J Meehan| OR: 107| D

7/4

Lightly-raced sprinter who landed a couple of handicaps in good style last term and can be excused both subsequent outings, not ideally placed at Newbury on return. Big player back down in trip.

Form: 1/2115-6

(3)

Tomfre¹⁸²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 105| D

9/4

Smart handicapper who relished the mud when landing a hat-trick towards the end of last year. The more rain the better for him, and he's a definite player if tuned up for his return.

Form: 208111-

Non-Runners

(5)

Lord Of The Lodge³⁶

Weight: 9-8| Age: 4

T: K R Burke J: C Lee

Forecasts

Raaeq (7/4), Tomfre (9/4), Lord Of The Lodge (3/1), Qaysar (9/2), Current Option (5/1), Highland Dress (18/1)

TOMFRE has a tremendous record when the ground is testing so, with a good deal of rain expected, he gets the nod to make a winning return in what should be a well-contested listed event. Raaeq remains with a bigger performance in him, so he's regarded as the main threat in front of Lord of The Lodge, who isn't fully proven in the expected conditions.