Pertemps Network Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:51 | Winning time: 1m 12.83s

(2)

Magical Spirit¹⁸²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Megan Nicholls| T: K A Ryan| OR: 104| D

6/1

Ended last season in good form, winning 6f Doncaster handicap before a narrow defeat in listed contest there. Bit to find with a couple on these terms but has gone well fresh and couldn't be dismissed.

Form: 634012-

(5)

Brad The Brief¹⁹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan| T: H Palmer| OR: 106| CD

7/4

Smart 6f winner in 2020, including a C&D victory on return, and saved his best last year until the end when narrowly beaten in a hot Chantilly Group 3. Likely type on comeback.

Form: 055002-

(3)

Glen Shiel²⁰³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 115| D

5/4

Runner-up in the 2020 Sprint Cup here and filled the same position in the Diamond Jubilee and Champions Sprint (had won it 12 months previously) at Ascot last season under this rider. Outstanding claims on these terms on return for in-form yard.

Form: 260052-

(1)

Snazzy Jazzy²¹⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: D Swift| T: L A Mullaney| OR: 94| D

14/1

Useful sprint handicapper who was set some stiff tasks last year and this no easier on return.

Form: 467060-

(4)

Final Song⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 100| D

16/1

Better than ever at Meydan early in 2021, showcasing a good turn of foot when landing a 6f Group 3 event. Out of sorts more recently though, losing all chance at the start in Newmarket handicap last week. She's tricky to fancy.

Form: 2907-00

Forecasts

Glen Shiel (5/4), Brad The Brief (7/4), Magical Spirit (6/1), Snazzy Jazzy (14/1), Final Song (16/1)

GLEN SHIEL has been making his mark at the top level and this looks a cracking opportunity for him to resume winning ways ahead of a return to Royal Ascot. Brad The Brief is the obvious danger.