LADY SPRINGBANK created a very favourable impression when bolting up at Doncaster last month and looks the one to side with in Haydock’s EBF Gretsch-Unitas Novice Fillies’ Stakes.
Hailing from the in-form yard of Karl Burke, the daughter of star sprinter Choisir was a big eyecatcher when third on her debut at Newcastle as she stayed on nicely once the penny appeared to drop late on.
The stable’s runners generally improve for their first run and that was certainly the case with this filly as she justified favouritism to score as she liked on Town Moor.
A subsequent victory for the third home that day Colonel Mark gives the form a solid look and while Lady Sprinbank faces a tougher task this time around, she should be up to it.
Elijah Pepper has sound credentials in the Tuffx Conservatory Roof Glass Handicap.
Since making a successful reappearance at Thirsk in May, the David Barrontrained four-year-old has performed creditably in both his runs since.
He looked slightly unlucky last time at Newmarket when fifth behind River Kirov and is considered a good proposition.
One Way Or Another held on to score at the last meeting here and Jeremy Gask’s charge can repeat the trick in the Vista Panels Handicap.
Gallagher can fulfil the promise of a noteworthy first run of the campaign with victory in the Sunley Conditions Stakes at Newbury.
It was a tall order for Brian Meehan’s three-year-old to make his seasonal debut in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot but he nevertheless caught the eye when taking a very good fourth spot behind Ouqba.
A repeat of that effort should see him collect this prize as he is sure to have benefited from his first outing since he was fourth in the Group One Middle Park Stakes last October.
Parc Des Princes can defy a 6lb penalty for a recent Warwick success in the Jackpot Joy Handicap.
Trainer Andrew Balding was obviously keen to get the three-year-old colt out again after he opened his account last week in good style by two and a quarter lengths from Dome Rocket. He is hard to oppose off bottom weight.
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