C5 | 4+
Winner GBP £4,397 - 8 runners
5f 60y
Going: Good
Surface: T
Two-time course winner MERRIMACK (2) brings consistent form with three placings from the last four starts. Delivered a 5f handicap third at Windsor prior to a neck second in this handicap grade at Newbury tackling the trip. Leading player. ANCIENT STATE (1) found success in a lower level 5f handicap at Southwell AW three starts back before a pair of AW runner-up efforts over this distance including eleven days ago at Wolverhampton AW. Main danger. SECRET HANDSHEIKH (7) is a four-time winner here who posted a close third contesting a 6f handicap at this venue eleven days ago. Every chance. Last start course and distance winner KENTO (6) makes appeal.