GT Radial Tyres Handicap

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: 3m 0.04s

(5)

Alright Sunshine^v²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Billy Garritty⁽³⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 100| D

7/2

Perked up by fitting of a visor this year, winning at Hamilton (12f) prior to finishing solid tenth in Northumberland Plate. Good second over C&D 3 weeks ago and he's arriving here relatively fresh.

Form: 0-85102

(1)

Cardano^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: David Egan| T: Ian Williams| OR: 96

17/2

Kicked off 2021 with pair of 1½m AW Lingfield wins. Never figured in competitive events at Chester/Ascot but confirmed himself back in good order when second at Doncaster (11.9f) 2 weeks ago.

Form: 112002

(3)

Dancing Harry^t²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: K Shoemark| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 85| D

6/1

Came in for well-judged rides when landing pair of 14f handicaps at Sandown/Newmarket this summer. Not in same form at latter venue latest but he's largely consistent, so better showing not ruled out.

Form: 453116

(2)

State Of Bliss¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: R Kingscote| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 91| BF

3/1

Kept on well to take Shergar Cup handicap (12f) at Ascot in August, racing off the pace and keeping on well. Not in same form ridden more prominently in 3 starts since and he tackles a longer trip now

Form: 221053

(4)

Summer's Knight³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 88| D

9/5

Typical improver for the yard, registering fourth career success at Ffos Las (14f) last month. Faded out of things in the Melrose at York next time but this does at least rate less demanding. Player.

Form: 112110

Non-Runners

(6)

Solent Gateway³⁵

Weight: 8-10| Age: 3

T: Tom Dascombe J: Jane Elliott

Forecasts

Summer's Knight (9/5), State Of Bliss (3/1), Alright Sunshine (7/2), Solent Gateway (7/2), Dancing Harry (6/1), Cardano (17/2)

SUMMER'S KNIGHT never featured in the Melrose at York on his most recent start, yet he was previously proving a typically upwardly-mobile staying handicapper for his shrewd yard and could well be worth siding with to get back on the up in this less demanding affair. Solent Gateway would be of interest if taking up this engagement, along with Dancing Harry.