AJN Steelstock 'Michael O'Brien Memorial' City Bowl Handicap

Off time: 14:40 | Winning time: 2m 59.48s

Oman¹⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 90| C| D

4/6

Two wins from 6 runs last year, including maiden here. Not quite at his best on last 2 outings, including in the Melrose, but could have more to offer as a stayer in 2022.

Form: 133195-

Zoffee¹⁶¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: R Coakley| T: H Palmer| OR: 83

7/1

Pretty useful jumper for Philip Hobbs. Decent on Flat earlier in his career and feasily handicapped on his best efforts in this sphere ahead of this first outing for new trainer Hugo Palmer. Engaged 7.35 Doncaster Saturday.

Form: 621273/

Spirit Mixer¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Callum Hutchinson⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 79| CD

11/4

Won over C&D last season before holding his own in better races, inlcuding when sixth in the Old Rowley Cup. Respectable return over 12f here 11 days and he should be well in the mix.

Form: 17126-4

Tynwald³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: George Rooke⁽³⁾| T: R Hughes| OR: 78

11/1

Won his first 2 starts last season (both Bath minor events) but has proved underwhelming in handicaps, again so on return at Doncaster in March. Bit to prove now.

Form: 11466-0

Forecasts

Oman (4/6), Spirit Mixer (11/4), Zoffee (7/1), Tynwald (11/1)

SPIRIT MIXER gradually improved as a 3-y-o and looked to have retained all ability on his return here last week, so he looks the one to beat with the step back in trip in his favour. Oman likely has unfinished business as a stayer and can chase him home.