John Smith's Handicap

Three wins at 2, including valuable sales race at 2, but well held in two strong 6f handicaps this year, latterly with blinkers added; non-runner.

0-8 since debut win but was arguably an unlucky loser (repeatedly denied a run) when fourth (Milford third) in a 7f York Dante meeting handicap (good to firm) which has thrown up winners, including Gallant; backed that up with a fine fourth in a 7f Musselburgh Listed race (good).

Promising gelding who is two from two, both wins over 7f on AW; his smart half-brother Urban Icon is equally as effective on turf as AW and his strong-travelling style suggests this course could suit; also has a handy inside stall, so there are reasons to be hopeful on handicap debut.

0-7 since debut win but was bang there in a 7f handicap at York's Dante meeting (good to firm); the reopposing Perfect Part and Gallant were behind him in that but both met trouble; left the impression 7.5f on soft may have just stretched him when behind Mayday Malone here a fortnight ago and should pack more punch at the finish back at a bare 7f on likely quicker ground.

Two 6f wins last year before a near-miss in 7f Group 3 in France; however, not so good on her final two starts and well held in 7f Musselburgh Listed race (Perfect Part fourth) on reappearance three weeks ago; needs to have come on a good bit.