Scott Leather 50th Birthday Handicap

Off time: 16:05 | Winning time: 3m 9.35s

(2)

Arrange²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-2| J: D Nolan| T: M Todhunter| OR: 80

6/1

Back to best when winning 11-runner handicap at Carlisle (11.2f, good, 10/1) just over 3 weeks ago, produced to lead under 2f out and always holding on. Up in trip. Refused to race after banging her head on penultimate start (in cheekpieces) so does come with risks attached.

Form: 32-72R1

(1)

Muzaffar¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Ryan Sexton⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 75| D

9/4

Duly confirmed previous promise when winning 6-runner handicap (15/8) at Thirsk (14f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago, value for a bit extra too having to come from last to first in a steadily-run contest. Looks sure to go well again.

Form: 0P4851

(5)

Big Cheese^b²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| OR: 72| CD

11/4

7/2 and blinkered for 1st time, found the drop in grade liberating as he got off the mark in 10-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 24 days ago, leading entering final 1f and forging clear. 6 lb higher here but could well have more to offer if the blinkers continue to work.

Form: 7-25241

(3)

Gastronomy¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Andrew Breslin⁽³⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 68

18/1

Never looked likely to get involved in the finish when fourth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 10/1) 12 days ago. Mark continues to fall and needs to get back on track.

Form: 423494

(4)

Dreams Adozen^v⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin| T: C Johnston| OR: 72| BF| D

2/1

Off the mark in a Hamilton maiden (11.1f) last month and didn't need to find any progress when following up back in a handicap at Bath (14f, firm) just over 2 weeks ago. Ran at least as well in defeat when runner-up at Chester last week and can continue her good work.

Form: 232112

Forecasts

Dreams Adozen (2/1), Muzaffar (9/4), Big Cheese (11/4), Arrange (6/1), Gastronomy (18/1)

MUZAFFAR was value for a bit extra having come from last to first in a steadily-run contest when doubling his tally at Thirsk a fortnight ago and this represents a good opportunity for Richard Fahey's 4-y-o to follow up. Dreams Adozen is going through a good spell at present, so she looks the main danger, with Big Cheese taken to fill third spot.