In good form during the early part of 2016 winning on the AW at Kempton in March (1m), and on turf at Lingfield in May (7F). However, the handicapper has been in charge since, but is now starting to loosen his grip, although that is as of yet to lead to a real upturn in fortunes.
Both career successes have come at this track (7F and over C&D) and represents a trainer in form. Only 2lb above her last winning mark (August 2016), and whilst slightly disappointing at Yarmouth recently looks a leading player.
Three time winner for John Quinn, but yet to sparkle for this yard, and has seemingly regressed since finishing just under 3L third to Fantasy Queen over C&D in August 2016.
Broke her duck at Brighton last month (1m good) when scoring with something to spare. Totally blew the start at Wolverhampton subsequently and that race is best written off, so interesting to see if she's capable of defying a 4lb higher mark for Brighton.
1m Class 6 handicap winner for John Best at Chelmsford in March 2016, and fairly reliable at a low level for the remainder of 2016. Not so good over hurdles for this yard, and started slowly back on the Flat at Brighton last month, so a watching brief is advised despite the small field.
Non-Runners
2
(4)
Rustique2
Weight: 9-2| Age: 5
T: E Walker J: Jenny Powell
NR
Forecasts
Fantasy Queen (6/4), Rustique (6/4), Here's Two (9/4), Sheer Intensity (10/3), Smart Mover (8/1), Whitstable Pearl (16/1)
Course specialist FANTASY QUEEN was a shade below par at Yarmouth recently, but this looks the ideal opportunity to get back on track with the Eve Johnson Houghton string continuing in excellent form. The chief danger is probably Sheer Intensity. David Evans filly lost all chance at the start at Wolverhampton when bidding to follow up her Brighton success, and that run is best ignored.