C3 | 3+
Winner GBP £12,885 - 15 runners
7f
Going: Good to Firm
Surface: T
A competitive three-year-old handicap with several making their debut in this sphere including MORTLAKE (1) trained by Ralph Beckett and in good form. This Churchill gelding won a Leicester maiden second-time-out and may defy top weight on first start since finishing fifth in the G3 Solario Stakes at Sandown. ELMONJED (4) looked value for more than the neck margin winning under a penalty at Haydock last season. Must be respected on handicap debut now stepping up to 7f. Progressive Newcastle winner FIRE DEMON (2) can remain competitive back on turf. EXPENSIVE QUEEN (9) needs to be included.