Winner of this race off a 2lb lower mark 12 months ago. Beaten 4L when finishing third over 1m2f at Windsor (good) last time out and of interest once more.
Impressive 5L winner over C&D in June. Failed to repeat that in two subsequent outings and blinkers are tried for the first time.
Non-Runners
1
(3)
Shining Romeo86
Weight: 10-0| Age: 6
T: D P Quinn J: L Morris
NR
5
(1)
Katabatika63
Weight: 9-4| Age: 4
T: H Morrison J: Charlie Bennett
NR
Forecasts
Gripper (7/4), Iballisticvin (5/2), Spiritual Man (3/1), Shining Romeo (10/3), Dark Side Jazz (6/1), Katabatika (6/1), Boycie (10/1)
SHINING ROMEO has been in good form over hurdles since his latest Flat outing and he can make a winning return in this sphere by taking this competitive middle distance handicap. The selection should appreciate underfoot conditions and he can get the better of Iballisticvin who took this contest last year while third can go the way of Gripper who remains open to improvement.