Mary Lofthouse Supporting Spinal Research Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: 3m 34.59s

Captain Cool^p,t³⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 12-0| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 135| D

9/4

Has made a fine start over fences, registering a fifth success in another small-field handicap at Bangor a month ago. Had more in hand than bare margin implied so further 4 lb rise still leaves him competitive.

Form: 221311

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In The Air⁸⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: J J Burke| T: A Ralph| OR: 123

11/4

Can boast a pretty good strike rate throughout his career, responding really well for latest success in 7-runner contest at Stratford in June. Placed rivals that day both won next time and he gave another good account of himself when runner-up to Sir Tivo back there a month later.

Form: 217-412

Sir Tivo^p,t³⁹

Age: 12| Weight: 11-2| J: B S Hughes| T: G Hanmer| OR: 123| CD

5/1

Forged clear on the run-in when landing this race from 5 lb lower a year ago. Matched that form only once since (beat In The Air at Stratford in July) and he was brushed aside last month.

Form: 4231P3

Singapore Trip^t¹⁶¹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-3| J: Alice Stevens⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 110| CD

7/4

Hurdles winner at this track a year ago and in fine form over fences during the spring, completing a hat-trick at Kelso. This test will suit him and 4 lb higher mark may well be within range, so lots to like.

Form: 73411-1

Forecasts

Singapore Trip (7/4), Captain Cool (9/4), In The Air (11/4), Sir Tivo (5/1)

SINGAPORE TRIP was well prepared to win at this track on return from a break a year ago and in top form over fences, he can pick up where he left off in the spring. Captain Cool has already had a very productive season and while things will start to get tougher, he can make his presence felt again in another small-field affair.