15:45
World Pool 'Dash' Handicap (Heritage Handicap)
5f
Going: Good to Soft
Surface: Turf
Draw Advantage: NoneThree-time winner Caspian Prince and 2019 victor Ornate have both struck from low draws and the latter in particular should ensure a strong pace on that side of the track, but it usually pays to focus on those drawn high. Stone Of Destiny is one such horse but his tendency to start slowly is a big negative, while Sunday Sovereign has claims on the form of his recent York second but appears happier on soft ground. Only Spoofing won well at Navan recently but is 9lb higher here, so COPPER KNIGHT gets the vote. A good winner at York two starts ago, he ran well for fifth on the Knavesmire despite soft ground last time and could be capable of another bold bid.
Three-time winner Caspian Prince and 2019 victor Ornate have both struck from low draws and the latter in particular should ensure a strong pace on that side of the track, but it usually pays to focus on those drawn high. Stone Of Destiny is one such horse but his tendency to start slowly is a big negative, while Sunday Sovereign has claims on the form of his recent York second but appears happier on soft ground. Only Spoofing won well at Navan recently but is 9lb higher here, so COPPER KNIGHT gets the vote. A good winner at York two starts ago, he ran well for fifth on the Knavesmire despite soft ground last time and could be capable of another bold bid.