JOHNNO ran an excellent race in defeat last time and can emerge on top in another competitive renewal of the bookmakers.co.uk Carlisle Bell at the Cumbria venue.
David Nicholls’ charge probably did not find the tight turns at Chester to his advantage earlier this month but a sharp start saw him up with the lead throughout, despite being drawn wide in stall 16.
His early efforts perhaps cost him in the finish, though, as he could stay on at just the one pace, eventually being beaten two and a quarter lengths in third.
That was still a commendable performance, particularly as he was also shouldering a 4lb rise for the first time after previously scoring over a mile at Carlisle.
The handicapper has left him on a mark of 81 and he looks more than capable of winning off that.
Ventura Quest missed the cut for the main event but can strike gold in the Download The Free App At bookmakers.co.uk Carlisle Bell Consolation Race.
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