Fri, January 17, 2025

DRAGON ICON (9) just failed by a neck to place second in a course and distance handicap. Holds a good record on this surface. Top pick. STORM STAR (8) has raced consistently in his career with five placings and two victories from eight starts. The latter of those wins came previously by 0.75L on New Years Day tackling this track and trip. Can run the main choice close. APIARIST (3) has been beaten by the top two picks in successive races but picked up a triumph at Chelmsford by a neck. Carries a penalty but a useful claimer negates most of it. Possibilities. ANGEL OF ANTRIM (11) bids for a five-timer. Markedly up in grade.