TimeformBlog

Admirable Duque has taken really well to fibresand, twice accounting for The Lock Master in handicaps last 2 starts. Can't be dismissed in current heart.

Taikoo took a C&D handicap last spring and went in again back from a break at Ayr in September. Not so good in maiden hurdle and bumper the last twice. Captain Bellamy stronger from yard.

Sherman Mccoy won at Salisbury last summer before season rather petered out. Returns from 5 months off and unproven on fibresand.

The Lock Master chased home Admirable Duque twice here before poor effort up at this trip at Wolverhampton last time. Would make more appeal over shorter.

Storm Hawk has taken well to this surface, bursting clear for third win in 4 starts earlier in the month. Latest 6 lb rise may not stop him from going close again.

Boss's Destination was the impressive winner of 2m Thirsk handicap last summer. Never raced on fibresand, but plenty from yard have improved for switch to the surface. Betting check advised.

Marsh Warbler is a Grade 1 winning hurdler who scored impressively in handicap here in October. Finished distressed over jumps last month, but potentially very well treated in this sphere still.

Bedouin Bay has won twice on the Flat and ran well behind Admirable Duque on fibresand debut in January. Since gone close in jumpers' bumper back here and can't be ruled out for in-form yard.

Captain Bellamy made it 4 wins from 5 starts at Southwell when bolting up in 2m handicap last month. Strong traveller who seems sure to go well again.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Marsh Warbler
2. Captain Bellamy
3. Admirable Duque

Timeform View: Very competitive with a few winning streaks taken to come to an end courtesy of 142-rated hurdler Marsh Warbler who bolted up on his first go on this surface in October. Captain Bellamy, Admirable Duque and Storm Hawk are others right at home on fibresand and have to come into calculations also.

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