A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Flashing Fighter when fifth of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Flashing Fighter when fifth of 12 at 4-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 2 1/2l behind Mighty Commander at 18-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 2 1/2l behind Mighty Commander at 18-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Half-brother to Nile Prince, won three times at 1m and 1m 1f. A winner at 15-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Spicy Standard by a short head.
Half-brother to Nile Prince, won three times at 1m and 1m 1f. A winner at 15-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Spicy Standard by a short head.
Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 7l behind Better And Better at 125-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March.
Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 7l behind Better And Better at 125-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in March.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 8l behind Zouper Fellow at 6-1 when 9th of 14 on his racecourse debut here over 5f (good) last month.
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 8l behind Zouper Fellow at 6-1 when 9th of 14 on his racecourse debut here over 5f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 4l behind Parents' Love at 100-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 4l behind Parents' Love at 100-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 6l behind World Hero at 40-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 6f (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 6l behind World Hero at 40-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 6f (good) last month.
Placed in four of nine starts. Beaten 3l by Giant Ballon when second of 12 at 9-4jt-fav on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 6f (good) in March.
Placed in four of nine starts. Beaten 3l by Giant Ballon when second of 12 at 9-4jt-fav on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 6f (good) in March.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 7l behind Genius Baby at 25-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 6f in December last year.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 7l behind Genius Baby at 25-1 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 6f in December last year.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 7l behind Parents' Love at 125-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 7l behind Parents' Love at 125-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) last month.
Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Big Return at 66-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Successful twice at 5f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Big Return at 66-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Elite Golf at 33-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 8l behind Elite Golf at 33-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Another Zonda when sixth of 12 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Another Zonda when sixth of 12 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Happy Valley over 1m (good) last month.
Verdict
#3 Flashing Fighter looks set to map comfortably again from an on-pace position, while his key rivals appear likely to concede early ground. His debut win was good, he has upside and he can go on with it. #1 Conrad Patch was fifth to Flashing Fighter last time, beaten two lengths after having every chance, but this looks the sort of race where he can get close again. #2 Positive Smile cannot be ignored in Class 4, although he is a backmarker and 1,400m is probably more his go. Still, the form is there for him to be competitive. #9 Brownneedstofurther placed second to the in-form Giant Ballon last start, which stands out here. That was his first run in blinkers and it was encouraging.