PROBATION reads a long way clear of his two rivals here, and the modest form figures are why he is overlooked. Weight coming down, and he has been finishing off his races. The 39-day break is no concern.
RON'S ANGEL comes down in grade for this and that is the key. She won two starts back, the flop last time was worse on paper than in reality, and she has the six furlongs covered from stall two.
MERRIMACK keeps bumping into horses who go on to win, so the finishing spots do him no favours. Three thirds and a second in six say he is knocking loudly. Back in 13 days, proven at the trip, 69 is workable.
OUR ABSENT FRIENDS has course and distance form and his fastest times are the recent ones. Two days since his last run is quick, but nothing there to shake off. Stall two is the one to have.
VIKING GLORY comes from a yard with a strong record at Yarmouth and he has been finishing his races off without reward. The six furlongs are proven, and his best recent work is not far behind him.
| Time | Horse | Course | SP | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:23 | Without Flaw | Beverley · 5f | 5.5 | 7 |
| 4:40 | Homeland | Ffos Las · 1m2f0y | 3 | WON |
| 4:58 | Viviana | Beverley · 0m7f96y | 8 | 4 |
| 6:55 | Quite Sweet | Wolverhampton (AW) · 7f36y | 12 | 9 |
| 7:55 | Luan | Wolverhampton (AW) · 1m4f51y | 2.62 | WON |
