Norwich Inns Handicap

Off time: 15:53 | Winning time: 2m 10.21s

(2)

Hengest⁹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: L Morris| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 73| D

11/10

Has shaped like a stayer when winning both starts since sent handicapping. Has to carry another 5-Ib penalty for his latest success at Lingfield. Clearly on the upgrade though it remains to be seen if this drop back in trip is to his benefit.

Form: 7-6411

(1)

King's Hand^h¹⁰^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Billy Loughnane| T: J Parr| OR: 69| D

15/8

Won on the polytrack at Lingfield in January on final start for Sir Mark Prescott and made it third time lucky for his new yard back there on turf 10 days ago. Carries a 5-lb penalty and the booking of Loughnane takes the eye.

Form: 731241

(4)

Harlington³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Liam Wright⁽⁵⁾| T: Charlie Clover| OR: 73| BF| D

9/2

Has made a bright start for this yard, recording a hat-trick on the polytrack earlier this winter. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (3/1) at Lingfield (1¼m, AW) in April. Returns to the turf and has a 5-Ib claimer in the saddle.

Form: 0-21113

(3)

Man Of Desert⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Tom Marquand| T: C A Dwyer| OR: 70

9/1

Has largely struggled in handicaps with his mark tumbling as a result. Steps back up in trip and Marquand takes over in the saddle. Market best guide.

Form: 487-057

Non-Runners

(5)

Give Me The Night²¹

Weight: 9-0| Age: 4

T: M G Rimell J: Rob Hornby

Forecasts

Hengest (11/10), King's Hand (15/8), Harlington (9/2), Man Of Desert (9/1), Give Me The Night (16/1)

A tactical race looks in store and narrow preference is for KING'S HAND to follow up his Lingfield victory 10 days ago. Hengest is bidding for the hat-trick but may have to settle for second this time.