John Sutcliffe Handicap

Off time: 14:53 | Winning time: 2m 41.87s

(2)

Genesius^v1⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-4| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 72| BF| D

5/2

Down in the weights and turned in his best effort of the season when third to Sarsons Risk (winner again since) at Leicester earlier in the month. Backed that effort up when runner-up at Yarmouth (11.5f) 9 days ago, though hung badly left entering final 1. Visor on for 1st time.

Form: 76-6632

(5)

Eloso^p⁹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Harry Burns⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 67

15/2

Off the mark in this country in 4-runner handicap at Brighton (9.9f, good) 9 days ago, drawing clear final 1f. Carries 5 lb penalty and respected upped further in trip.

Form: 362531

(6)

Timesoftheessence²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Marco Ghiani| T: W J Knight| OR: 67

8/1

Thrice-raced maiden who dropped away tamely when last of 10 in minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, good) 26 days ago, well positioned. Others preferred on handicap debut.

Form: 760

(4)

Greatness Awaits^v1³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Charles Bishop| T: M R Channon| OR: 67

7/2

Posted a good second at Newbury in June but that remains a standout effort this year. Needs to get back on track in a first-time visor.

Form: 3-64246

(3)

City Spirit^h²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Harry Davies⁽³⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 60

13/8

Showed improved form in a first-time hood when off the mark in 7-runner handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 9/1) 22 days ago, in command final 100 yds and pushed out. That appeals as solid form for the level, so a 4 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up with better still to come.

Form: 0-3671

Non-Runners

(1)

On The Right Track²⁹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 5

T: M D I Usher J: Joey Haynes

Forecasts

City Spirit (13/8), Genesius (5/2), Greatness Awaits (7/2), Eloso (15/2), Timesoftheessence (8/1), On The Right Track (12/1)

CITY SPIRIT showed improved form in a first-time hood to see off a pair of previous winners at Windsor 22 days ago, despite not looking the finished article, so a 4 lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent the follow up. Genesius is on a good mark and respected in a first-time visor, as is Eloso, who carries a 5 lb penalty for his recent win at Brighton.