Bacardi Handicap

Three C&D wins in 2023 and he added another last Tuesday (soft); major player under 5lb penalty if backing up that performance.

Having been running well he returned to winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, soft) last week; he enjoyed the run of the race in a prominent pitch but had plenty in hand and a 5lb penalty may not stop this two-time C&D winner.

Having had a wind op he returned to form to get up late at Catterick (5f, soft) last Wednesday; this lightly raced 4yo is unproven at 7f but he won twice over Carlisle's stiff 6f last year (including on soft going) and this trip may be within range; in the mix under penalty if seeing it out.

Made debut in July and showed ability in novice contests on turf in August, but she was soundly beaten at 18-1 on her handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) a fortnight ago; unraced on slow ground.

Ex-Godolphin 4yo; encouraging fifth of 13 in first-time blinkers (retained) on last month's handicap debut at Newcastle (1m, AW), where he was in second passing the furlong pole; interesting now back down in trip.