Devine Homes Handicap

Off time: 19:50 | Winning time: 1m 28.50s

(5)

Global Esteem¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: P J Dobbs| T: J Gallagher| OR: 81| D

3/1

Scored at Leicester in May and posted a few of solid efforts in defeat since, latest when third at Ascot (7f, good to firm) just under a fortnight ago. Back down to last winning mark so fancied to be in the mix.

Form: 871343

(2)

Marlay Park²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: H Crouch| T: J R Boyle| OR: 80| D

10/3

Opened his account for the season when getting up late in the piece at Epsom 3 weeks ago. Just 2 lb higher for that success today so he's sure to be popular.

Form: 685421

(1)

Majestic Fighter²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: J Mitchell| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 80| BF

9/4

Stepped up on reappearance effort when narrowly beaten at Doncaster in May. Had a couple of months off and ultimately paid the price for getting racing with the long-time leader early in the straight when third at Leicester 3 weeks ago. Remains one to be positive about.

Form: 515-623

(3)

Devasboy²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: W Buick| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 80| D

7/1

Has something of an up-and-down profile, doubling his tally for the year at Chester in June but only managing to beat one rival home on his last couple of outings. Bit to prove after that but William Buick on board for the first time.

Form: 538144

(4)

Last Hoorah^b²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Mr Taylor Fisher⁽⁷⁾| T: A Watson| OR: 80| D

11/2

Standout effort this year came when runner-up at Wolverhampton in May. First-time blinkers failed to make much of an impact at Chester last month (went left under pressure) but claimer takes a useful 7 lb off his back so he's impossible to discount.

Form: 31-8254

Forecasts

Majestic Fighter (9/4), Global Esteem (3/1), Marlay Park (10/3), Last Hoorah (11/2), Devasboy (7/1)

A tightly-knit handicap in which MAJESTIC FIGHTER is put forward as the answer. Harry & Roger Charlton's charge seemingly paid the price for trying to keep tabs on the long-time leader at Leicester 3 weeks ago so, if ridden with a bit more restraint today, he's fancied to notch career win number 2. Global Esteem is back down to his last winning mark so he shades the vote for the forecast spot over Last Hoorah.