Thu, December 26, 2024

EAST INDIA EXPRESS (7) displayed excellent qualities to come out on top at Ascot six days ago. Remains unexposed over hurdles and escapes a penalty for his success in a conditional jockey's event. A 7lb rise in the weights should not be enough to prevent recent Newbury (3m) handicap hurdle winner HERMINO AA (1) from being firmly in the mix. IN THE AIR (8) finished a neck behind KING OF THE ROAD (9) when the pair met at Taunton four weeks ago. The former is better off at the weights and may reverse the placings. The latter is respected once more as he bids to continue his progression.