Davies Group Handicap

Off time: 16:39 | Winning time: 3m 6.76s

(3)

Fox Vardy^p²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 84

13/2

Creditable third on first 2 outings this term but faded into a below-par seventh of 9 over this trip at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Bounce back needed.

Form: 766-337

(1)

Happy¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Oliver Stammers⁽³⁾| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 82

5/2

Winner of novice at Beverley in April. Has failed to win in 4 handicap starts since but he continues to leave the impression there's a bigger peformance in him at some point and this easier than the Class 2 he contested last time.

Form: 3-13533

(5)

Duke Of Verona³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: W Jarvis| OR: 79

3/1

Both wins on AW but he has performed with credit on turf on his 2 outings this year. Unexposed at this trip.

Form: 3921-83

(4)

High Wells^b²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: F O'Brien| OR: 79| CD

11/2

Successful twice at up to 2m for Graeme McPherson during 2020. Missed 2021 but hasn't taken long to show he still retains all his ability, scoring over C&D under Adam Kirby 20 days ago. Should remain competitive after a 3 lb rise.

Form: 14/5821

(2)

Saratoga Gold²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 79| D

9/2

Winner at Goodwood on seasonal return in April. Failed to stay 2m there next time but quickly back to form over this trip since.

Form: 533-155

(6)

Single¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: George Bass⁽⁵⁾| T: M R Channon| OR: 78| D

12/1

Fairly useful mare who was a fair fourth over 2m at Goodwood on her penultimate start and is probably best forgiven her latest Queen Alexandra run at Royal Ascot as she faced a very stiff task.

Form: 443-049

Forecasts

Happy (5/2), Duke Of Verona (3/1), Saratoga Gold (9/2), High Wells (11/2), Fox Vardy (13/2), Single (12/1)

HAPPY has been knocking at the door and this could be the day he comes good in a handicap. Duke of Verona gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of recent C&D scorer High Wells.