Lope Y Fernandez New For 2022 Handicap

Off time: 14:52 | Winning time: 2m 55.69s

(1)

Summer's Knight²³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 97| D

4/1

Typical improver for the yard, registering fifth career success at Haydock (14f) in September in impressive fashion. Remains one to keep on the right side ahead of 4-y-o return.

Form: 121101-

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(6)

Going Gone²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: P Cosgrave| T: J R Boyle| OR: 95| C

11/4

Improved in handicaps in 2021, winning Epsom and Newmarket (12f) contests. Improved again when winning at former track on return and worth another try at this trip.

Form: 25161-1

(4)

Nate The Great²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: Harry Davies⁽⁷⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 94

13/2

Back to winning ways in extended 2m Newcastle handicap in March and ran respectably back there on AW Finals day. Must be respected with Harry Davies taking off a valuable 7 lb.

Form: 42-2314

(5)

Gumball¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: F O'Brien| OR: 93| D

13/2

Useful under both codes and exited through no fault of his own just as the race was beginning to take shape at Nottingham on Flat return. Still low-mileage in this sphere so remains of interest.

Form: 144/31-S

(2)

Moliwood^b²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: N Callan| T: M Botti| OR: 90| D

12/1

Useful gelding. Latest win at Kempton in January. Stiff task at Newcastle latest and this more realistic.

Form: 014-147

(3)

Soapy Stevens^h1¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: David Egan| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 86| D

5/2

Ran up to his best after 10 months off when fifth at Musselburgh and third at Newmarket both starts this season. Eased 1 lb at least. Hooded.

Form: 1107-53

Forecasts

Soapy Stevens (5/2), Going Gone (11/4), Summer's Knight (4/1), Nate The Great (13/2), Gumball (13/2), Moliwood (12/1)

SUMMER'S KNIGHT was most progressive at 3 yrs, winning 5 times, and could still be ahead of his mark if ready to go on return. None of his 5 rivals can be ruled out, with the improving Going Gone feared most.