Ladbrokes Handicap

Off time: 19:11 | Winning time: 1m 59.19s

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(3)

War Tiger³¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 82| CD

8/11

Has taken a step forward with each run and made all in a maiden over C&D on latest. Beat a Godolphin hotpot that day and opening mark looks pretty fair.

Form: 4-31

(2)

Water's Edge²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: J Tate| OR: 80

4/1

Just pipped on handicap debut but made no mistake when faced with a relatively simple task at Lingfield subsequently. This is tougher but likely has more to offer.

Form: 535-21

(4)

Gantier^b¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: K T O'Neill| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 79

3/1

Off the mark on fourth attempt but had to work pretty hard that day to justify his short price. The blinkers he wore then are left on. Top yard and whilst he needs to improve, he could so so.

Form: 02-21

(1)

Smoki Smoka²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: L Morris| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 70

12/1

Improved for the step up to 1m when second on handicap debut last time and shaped as though this extra 1f may eke out further progress. Receives plenty of weight and should make his presence felt.

Form: 45-72

Forecasts

War Tiger (8/11), Gantier (3/1), Water's Edge (4/1), Smoki Smoka (12/1)

A small field but three last time winners and WAR TIGER, who made all last time may be the one to follow up. Smoki Smoka is the only maiden in the field but shapes as though this longer trip will help. Water's Edge has more to do than his Lingfield win but should have more to offer.