Horseradish Handicap

Off time: 17:07 | Winning time: 3m 38.49s

(6)

Speedo Boy^t¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: D C Costello| T: Ian Williams| OR: 85| D

11/4

Useful stayer at his best and has returned in good form, runner-up at Goodwood 15 days ago. Well worth considering down in grade.

Form: 47-3482

(4)

Call My Bluff^p³⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D Allan| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 80| D

5/2

Generally progressive since upped to this sort of distance and found plenty to open his account for the season at Nottingham last time. This sharper track is unlikely to suit, though.

Form: 1112-61

(1)

Iconic Belle¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: P A Kirby| OR: 79| D

9/2

Made it 5 in a row at Doncaster in May and lost little in defeat when only third at Thirsk 11 days ago. Another career-best is required but return to this trip could suit.

Form: 111113

(2)

Desert Friend^h²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Louis Steward| T: D M Simcock| OR: 79| D

7/2

Going the right way this year and returned to turf with a cosy success at Lingfield 3 weeks ago, capable of following up if the race doesn't get too tactical.

Form: 44-5141

(5)

Arabist^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-6| J: P Mathers| T: Ian Williams| OR: 70| BF

7/1

Front runner who has made the frame at this course on both outings this term but is clearly vulnerable to better handicapped sorts.

Form: 3730-54

Non-Runners

(3)

Byron Hill²⁵

Weight: 9-0| Age: 4

T: C Fellowes J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Byron Hill (15/8), Call My Bluff (5/2), Speedo Boy (11/4), Desert Friend (7/2), Iconic Belle (9/2), Arabist (7/1)

DESERT FRIEND was value for more than the narrow winning margin suggests at Lingfield 3 weeks ago and is fancied to overcome a small rise provided the race doesn't get too messy. The grade-dropping Speedo Boy is also a player, while Arabist could be dangerous if allowed his own way in front.