This is wide open but the vote goes to HUMBLE SPARK who rates the pick of the weights on the back of a very good nose second at York a week ago and can gain a deserved first success of 2026 off just a 1 lb higher mark. Square Necker is much less exposed and rates a big threat on just his second handicap start, while Ashnak, Peaky Blinder and Letsbefrank all need factoring into this cracking handicap, too.
Dave Nevison
Letsbefrank Looks an improved performer this season and may well be suited by going back over a longer trip.
Graham Clark
Square Necker The form of his latest win has been franked and he can compensation here for missing the cut at Royal Ascot.
TF
Smart Stats
12
Alba Chiara
£39.75 Miss Natalia Lupini's profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting
50/1
9
Divine Knight
25% William Haggas's strike rate in mid season
5/1
TF
Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: This could develop into a sprint for home, and Square Necker could be well placed to capitalise: Of the better-fancied horses, Humble Spark is most likely to be ridden furthest from the pace.
Individual Price Hint: Humble Spark traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP 3 times on its last 5 starts: Ashnak traded at 10% or less of Betfair SP and 25% or less of Betfair SP on 2 of its last 3 starts.