Shinooki has a good record around here, having scored over both fences and hurdles. He should enjoy the return to his favourite stamping ground and commands respect. The wind surgery on Potters Hedger didn't generate any notable improvement on his first run back but bits and pieces of his form bring him into calculations while Fizzlestix has gone well on both starts since joining Chris Gordon and will have no issues with trip or ground - he's a versatile sort with solid claims. However, SACKETT has been improving on a race-by-race basis on his last three starts was quite impressive last week at Hereford. He's a prominent racer and, though yet to tackle this trip, should last home around this sharp circuit.
Shinooki (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Led until 6th, led after 8th, headed 10th, ridden and lost place 13th, well beaten 4 out, 5th of 6, 21l behind Dontminddboys (10-12) at Leicester 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Potters Hedger 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, not fluent and reminder 5th, struggling when mistake 4 out, 7th of 11, 30l behind First Assignment (11-10) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Sackett 13-8fav (11-11) Made virtually all, clear last, eased close home, won at Hereford 2m 4f hcp (5) sft in Mar beating Scales (11-11) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Fizzlestix (FR) Evensfav (11-12) Tracked leader, led after 3 out, ridden after last, kept on well, won at Fontwell 3m 2f hcp (5) hvy in Mar beating Point N Shoot (11-5) by 3l, 3 ran.
Arthur's Reuben 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, closed on outside 2nd, ridden after 7th, plugged on but no chance with leaders after 3 out, 4th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Red Admirable (11-7) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
