TimeformBlog

Star Surprise ran well in the main for this yard in 2011, and several creditable efforts for Ismail Mohammed in Dubai since. Nothing wrong with return third at Ayr either recently on soft ground.

Shavansky can spoil his chance at the start, but there is no doubting he's dropped to a tempting mark, and has shaped well the last twice (endured a troubled passage at Salisbury). One to take seriously.

Viscount Vert improved performer this year fitted with a hood, landing back-to-back 1m contests in recent weeks. Saddle slipped on hat-trick bid recently when in the process of giving a good account.

Sir Mike raced just once at 2 yrs, and hard to knock him this time around, placed all 4 starts, finding only one too good at Windsor in race Viscount Vert unseated. Should go well again from same mark.

Push Me won twice last summer and also got her head in front in 1m AW handicap at Lingfield in February. Performed just respectably since, sixth of 10 to Keene Dancer at Windsor on Monday.

Hilali was a totally different proposition on handicap debut when bolting up in a 1m Newbury handicap last month. 10 lb rise inevitable, and can't rule out further improvement.

My Lord quite a few respectable efforts since winning for Bill Turner last year, and best effort for some time when runner-up to Viscount Vert back on turf earlier this month. More exposed than most.

Masters Blazing left polytrack form behind when winning soft-ground handicaps at Warwick in April and Nottingham in May. No impact in cheekpieces on last 3 starts and must step up to figure now.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Shavansky
2. Viscount Vert
3. Hilali

Timeform Verdict: This looks more competitive than the numbers would suggest. Viscount Vert was in the process of running a creditable race on his recent hat-trick bid prior to his saddle slipping and commands respect, but it may be worth siding with the well-handicapped Shavansky instead. Impressive Newbury winner Hilali is another to consider.

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