Francesi Wins Again For SF Racing Club Handicap

Hampered at a critical point at Bath last time, which excuses a 3½-length defeat off a mark 7lb lower than today; a genuine AW stayer who thrives at 14-16 furlongs, with a first-time tongue-tie fitted and a top course trainer in his corner. A forgivable run and capable of going close.

Back in form at Leicester last time, going down by only three-quarters of a length off a mark 1lb below today's, and returning to the AW where almost all his best efforts have come; first-time cheekpieces applied though stamina over sixteen furlongs is unproven. A genuine danger.

In poor shape at Bath last time, beaten six lengths in a handicap, and his reliable form is firmly over shorter trips of seven to eight furlongs; a first-time tongue-tie is fitted but stamina over sixteen furlongs looks a serious concern. Hard to justify on current evidence.

After missing the break at Kempton last time he over-raced in an attempt to recover, ultimately finishing well beaten in a handicap; form looks to be heading the wrong way and he needs to show considerably more than recent outings have offered.

Landing a handicap at Newcastle last time by three-quarters of a length off a mark 2lb lower, he appears back to something like his best; effective at 14-16 furlongs on the AW and still on a workable mark, he could build further on that run now a win is back under the belt.