Sat, March 15, 2025

RED DIRT ROAD (2) won valuable contests at Aintree and Sandown (2m7 3/4f) past two outings. Raised a combined 1st for those wins. Might have more to offer after just eight starts. JOYEUX MACHIN (4) was runner-up tackling 2m3 1/2f in this grade at Ascot four weeks ago. Proven stamina and rates a player from similar rating. SAMUEL SPADE (6) forged clear to win by 4.75L at Ascot (2m7 3/4f) last time. Up to a career-high mark. Remains unexposed over the distance. Irish raider BACKMERSACKME (7) needs monitoring in the market with cheekpieces going back on.