NewmarketFri, October 13, 2023

SHADOW DANCE (10) seemed to relish stepping up in distance when making a winning start in handicaps at Haydock. A 10lbs rise in weights among tougher company clearly demands more but with further progress expected could prove equal to the task. HUMANITY (11) is 2lbs well-in under the penalty he received for blitzing his rivals on handicap debut at Kempton last week. Must be respected. Commanding Ascot winner ALSAKIB (6) holds winning form tackling the trip and looks another on a steep upward trajectory. Both DENMARK (2) and LUCKY FIFTEEN (12) could also figure prominently.