Venture Security Handicap

Lightly-raced/well-bred 3-y-o filly. Chased home subsequent winners first 2 starts before getting off the mark in 4-runner novice at Doncaster (1¼m) last month. Did well to get within 1¼ lengths when fourth on handicap bow at Chester since. Strong claims on a more suitable track.

Progressive filly. Won all 3 starts since an eye-catching debut last October, ridden positively/always holding when scoring by ¾-length on handicap bow at Nottingham 2 weeks ago. Encouraging to see her turned out relatively quickly given previous gaps in her CV. Makes plenty of appeal.

Improved model for Harry Derham this year. Made the most of a good opportunity over hurdles at Newton Abbot in June. Cheekpieces on first time when narrowly resuming winning ways in 4-runner C&D handicap latest. Vulnerable off 3 lb higher in a better race.

160,000 gns son of New Bay. Improved for switch to handicaps when making all in pair of all-weather handicaps over the spring. Again below that form on return from 7 weeks off when 5½ lengths third of 4 at Wolverhampton (fourth won since). Longer trip/return to turf both question marks.

€140,000 Blue Point gelding. Firmly on the up when doubling his tally at Newbury (1m, good to soft) in June. Didn't meet expectations over same C&D (good to firm) latest, however, the longer trip could help.