C2 | 3+
Winner GBP £51,540 - 17 runners
2m 56y
Going: Good to Firm
Surface: T
A typically competitive York handicap where IRON LION (3) may continue his progression. The David O'Meara trained grey always looked to be doing enough winning over 1m4f at Ripon. Could have more to offer now stretching out in distance. SAMUI (1) remains very much unexposed on the level and this Irish raider cannot be left out of calculations despite going up 1st for his 17L success attempting a Killarney handicap. DIVINE COMEDY (2) stays well and must be respected after a good second-placed finish tackling a competitive 2m4f handicap at Ascot. GREAT BEDWYN (9) also warrants consideration.