Knight Frank Handicap (Class 5) (4YO plus)
1m 4f Good to firm
Sunny spells
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81 Expert View: Built on recent revival back up in trip landing a handicap by 8l off a 4lb lower mark at Yarmouth last time; suited by 12-16f and a sound surface; 4lb rise lenient for veteran, could follow up.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Yarmouth over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month, beating Baltic by 8l. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success.
78 Expert View: Travelled, possibly challenged too early and out-battled late, ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Sandown last time; effective 10-14f, acts on any; generally consistent, competitively weighted.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times at 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground; has also won four hurdles. Beaten 3/4l by Imperial Cult when second of 6 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
78 Expert View: Scored by 1 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Nottingham penultimate start; ran to form last time, same mark here; effective 8-10f, acts on a sound surface; stamina unproven and unreliable but may have a bit more to offer now he's finally had his head in front.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Third of 6 behind Everyoneknowsadave beaten 4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
78 Expert View: Ran to form back on the Flat just tiring late back from a break beaten 1 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Windsor last time; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective at 12f, acts on any; inconsistent in short Flat career, still a maiden but fair if building on latest which has been franked.
Form Snapshot: Placed twice in eight starts. Third of 7 behind Seventy beaten 1 1/4l at 28-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 3f (good to firm) in June.
74 Expert View: Below form up in class beaten 7l in a handicap at Nottingham last time; bred to want 10f+, acts on good to firm; inconsistent in short career.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in five starts. Finished 7l behind Everyoneknowsadave when fifth of 6 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
69 Expert View: May not have stayed comfortably held in a handicap at Yarmouth last time; effective at 8f, bred to get 10f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; small, light-framed filly, yet to prove she's trained on.
Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all five starts. Finished 10l behind Mr Bollinger when last of 5 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month.
EDUCATOR has to shoulder a 4lb penalty for winning at Yarmouth recently and the manner of that performance, albeit in a three-runner race, suggests he's well up to the task. He'd been in good nick prior to that eight-length success and another bold showing looks assured. King's Castle has held his form well this year and is respected, while Didaar also makes the shortlist.
EDUCATOR didn't beat much last time but he couldn't have been more impressive so a 4lb rise looks lenient. He remains well treated on his old form and is chosen to defeat the consistent King's Castle who went close last time off 3lb lower. He arguably hit the front too soon that day and was out-battled late but may do better if ridden slightly more conservatively. Seeking Charles was a neck behind the selection on his Flat return last time and gets a pull at the weights. He's entitled to come on for that outing so should be thereabouts at the finish.
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 4f | 2:25.11 |
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