SouthwellFri, December 29, 2023

Mick Appleby does well with his new recruits and EDUCATOR (8) looks particularly interesting. Market support would enhance his claims but he held some smart form for previous connections and drops back in trip on his first outing since finishing fourth over 2m off 2.2lb higher at Ascot in October. GRAPHITE (6) finished a rock-solid runner-up over this distance at Wolverhampton 20 days ago and makes strong appeal once more. Others that must be included are commanding course and distance scorer HEATHEN (11), who steps up in class and ZEALANDIA (5), who returns to 1m4f under promising 7.7lb apprentice Jack Enright.