TimeformBlog

Suits Me is a veteran handicapper who was successful over C&D last summer off a 9 lb lower mark and also runner-up in September. Not at best in Dubai the last twice, but does have conditions to suit.

Beaumont's Party took form to a new level when running away with Chester handicap in May and some good efforts subsequently. Been disappointing over hurdles for this yard though, and others preferred.

Deauville Flyer was successful twice at up to 2m at York in 2010, and he ran just as well last year without winning. Likely to find this an insufficient test on his seasonal reappearance.

Northside Prince was a winner over C&D on way to landing hat-trick in 2010 and ran better than form suggests last season. Disappointed sole start over hurdles this winter, but can go well fresh and looks on a handy mark.

Kinyras progressed well last year, winning Windsor maiden and 11f Goodwood handicap in game style for Sir Michael Stoute. Sold for 47,000 gns and gelded since his last run. Market will guide.

Las Verglas Star improved a chunk in handicaps last year, winning for second time at Haydock (1m) in June. Good efforts in frame last 3 starts up to this trip and unlikely to be lacking sharpness on return.

Mirrored took advantage of handicapper's mercy when scoring at Doncaster on return 12 months ago. Often better than bare result afterwards and can clearly go well fresh. Couldn't discount.

Splendid Light has a very smart middle-distance pedigree, and encouraging fourth in 1m Newmarket maiden in October 2010. Ready winner at Kempton on belated return last month and type to do better in handicaps.

Reve de Nuit has been lightly raced since 1m Southwell handicap win in January 2011, but looked back to very best when third of 8 at Lingfield last month. Not so good on turf though.

Licence To Till was twice successful in 2011 and back to best returned to polytrack when runner-up over 1¼m at Kempton last month. Good run latest, but better on the AW and others more persuasive.


Timeform 1-2-3:

1. Mirrored
2. Splendid Light
3. Suits Me

Timeform Verdict: Mirrored won on his seasonal reappearance 12 months ago and he can repeat the dose in 2012. Splendid Light is open to improvement after just 2 starts and should go close on his handicap debut, whilst Suits Me can reach the frame.


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