ASCENDING STAR arguably did too much too soon with front-running tactics retained when third on handicap debut here last month but with the drop to 7f in his favour, Owen Burrows' 3-y-o is fancied to double his tally. His main danger may emerge from Thursday Girl, who took advantage of a good opportunity at Nottingham recently and should remain competitive back in a handicap. Desert Shadow rounds off the shortlist.
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About The Selections
Graham Clark
Thursday Girl Justified skinny odds back in novice company and looks to be well placed to follow up returning to a handicap for the red hot Ed Walker yard.
RaceiQ Nap Of The Day
Ascending Star Did too much too soon when third over a mile here last time and now drops back to seven furlongs. He went fast fractions for the first half mile and his Finishing Speed Percentage of under 93 per cent showed those early efforts took their toll. The Time Index of the race was solid and the form has been franked.
TF
Smart Stats
2
Tavana
£34.75 Edward Smyth-Osbourne's profit to a £1 level stake when having one runner at a flat meeting
10/1
4
Ascending Star
21% Owen Burrows's strike rate with horses running in races between 7f and up to 10f
2/1
4
Ascending Star
22% Owen Burrows's strike rate in mid season
2/1
TF
Race Hints
Specific Pace Hint: A decent pace still shouldn’t detract from the chances of those who race on or near the front end such as Ascending Star: The leaders will have to go harder than the predicted pace forecast if the hold-up horses such as Desert Shadow are going to come into things.