Sat, September 07, 2024

Course and distance winner KINGS MERCHANT (8) gained his third victory from five-runs under Callum Rodriguez since returning from a long break at Newcastle in March. Just denied tackling the trip at Ripon. Remains a formidable contender off only a 2lb higher mark. The consistent MYTHICAL PHOENIX (4) has made the frame in all six starts for the Julie Camacho yard. Rates an obvious danger back up in trip. Recently gelded MUKAAFAH (2) did it nicely making all at Doncaster. In the mix. GRANT WOOD (5) boasts four wins since switching to the Paul Midgley yard. Cannot be ruled out.