Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap

Off time: 15:16 | Winning time: 1m 8.70s

(2)

Bona Fortuna^t²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: L Morris| T: M Appleby| OR: 78| D

7/2

Consistent performer who has finished second in last two starts, most recently in 19-runner handicap at York (8/1) 20 days ago. Should be suited by the return to 6f and he can remain competitive.

Form: 15-5322

(5)

Kisskodi²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁷⁾| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 79| BF| CD

6/4

Completed a hat-trick over C&D win at Epsom (15/8) 36 days ago. Finished 11th of 16 in 7f handicap at York (4/1) 20 days ago, racing freely and weakening late back up in distance. Could easily regain progressive thread back at this 6f trip.

Form: 621110

(4)

Winged Messenger^p,h²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 74| D

9/4

Has been in fine form this season with a win and four placed efforts in handicaps. Excellent second of 22 in a 6f handicap at York (13/2) 21 days ago, travelling well and only headed inside the final furlong. Should continue to give a good account after 3 lb rise.

Form: 6-32212

(1)

Musical Angel³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Callum Hutchinson| T: A M Balding| OR: 76| D

11/1

Won a maiden at Brighton before finishing eighth of 10 in handicap at Chester (18/1) 34 days ago, drawn wide and making no impression having had to drop in. This will be a better race to judge her on.

Form: 23-5818

(3)

Nordic Games¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Marco Ghiani| T: S C Williams| OR: 65

9/1

Won AW handicap at Southwell in May but form dipped in early summer. Much more like it when second of 7 in handicap over C&D (14/1) 15 days ago, returning to form having settled better with all equipment removed. Strong contender up 1 lb.

Form: 917992

Forecasts

Kisskodi (6/4), Winged Messenger (9/4), Bona Fortuna (7/2), Nordic Games (9/1), Musical Angel (11/1)

NORDIC GAMES bounced right back to form when second over C&D 15 days ago, settling better with all equipment removed and he's just about the most persuasive option. Kisskodi completed a hat-trick before disappointing over 7f and he's of interest back in trip. Winged Messenger has been a model of consistency and needs considering, too.