The race in brief
A 9-runner chase handicap over 3m, Class 2. The official going is Good To Soft, so check for any update before the off.
What the facts say
- Viroflay (9yo, Paul Nicholls, OR 144, 12-0) – figures 1, a break of 22 weeks.
- King Roly (7yo, Mickey Bowen, OR 125, 11-2) – figures 9121, a quick turnaround (7 days).
- Etalon (9yo, Dan Skelton, OR 142, 11-12) – figures 35, 21 days since its last run.
- Cruz Control (9yo, Tom Lacey, OR 136, 11-6) – figures 5, a break of 21 weeks.
- Scarface (9yo, Joe Tizzard, OR 136, 11-6) – no current-season figures, a long absence (6 months).
Our view
Best selection: Viroflay. Recent figures of 1 – won last time; a – today's going, trip and track suit what it has shown before; trainer Paul Nicholls has had 88 winners from 509 runners in our recent records.
The case against: returns from a long break, so fitness is a question; handicap marks are meant to level the field.
Others to consider: King Roly and Etalon.
This is analysis to help you form your own view, not a tip or a guarantee. 18+. If you bet, only stake what you can afford to lose.
.This is analysis to help you form your own view – not a tip or a recommendation to bet.