Fri, November 22, 2024

The improving FAST FRED (1) seemed to relish stepping up to 1m4f when carrying a penalty to success at Southwell a week ago. A further rise in the weights will demand more. Clearly on an upward trajectory and may prove equal to the task. LAUDABLE (3) drops back to Class Six company. Respect following two decent runner-up efforts over course and distance. HUMBLE SPARK (2) went well when third behind an improving horse over 1m2f here last time. Cannot be ruled out now back up in trip with jockey Paul Mulrennan booked. ORIENTAL ART (7) is worth noting from an each-way perspective.