Verdict

Rated 80, I’M A GAMBLER ran below par on fast ground at Haydock last time having found one too good in both previous starts. He gets another chance in this though Smullen looks a threat with any further progress having gone close over track and trip last time when ahead of Hi Meh Darling. Power Generation placed at York and is preferred to Grifter while Dreadfort is a speedily-bred newcomer to note.

Formwatch

Dreadfort Ribchester colt out of Khaleesi Wind.

Grifter 18-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden and modest headway 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Bosh (9-5) at York 6f mdn stks (3) gf in Jun.

I'm A Gambler (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Raced on near side rail, chased leaders, pushed along edging left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Sam Maximus (9-5) at Haydock 6f stks (4) gf in Jun.

Power Generation (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Jadhlaan (9-5) at York 5f stks (3) gf in Jun.

Smullen (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Raced centre, led this pair, ridden and pressed winner from 2f out, unable to quicken towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Highland Premiere (9-3) at Hamilton 6f stks (4) gf in Jun.

Hi Meh Darling (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, headway far side of group 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Najat (9-0) at Thirsk 6f fll stks (5) gf in Jun.