Verdict

The unexposed Surrey Noir is worth a second look making his handicap debut while Princess Savannah made all at Thirsk 10 days ago, though that was only a seller. She’ll face a battle for the lead here with Torfrida, who drops back in trip having just been collared at Leicester last month. The return to 6f won’t faze the in-form JAX EDGE, who can score for the fourth time in six starts with Gina Mangan taking off 3lb.

Formwatch

Brother Sebastian (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along well over 2f out, no impression and faded final furlong, 6th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Secret Guest (9-2) at Doncaster 6f hcp (4) gd in May.

Due Date 11-2 (9-4) Raced out wide and always towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 11, 11 1/2l behind Spirit Of Applause (9-9) at Haydock 6f hcp (5) gf in May.

Torfrida 9-2 (9-7) Soon led, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Chorus Line (9-7) at Leicester 7f hcp fll (5) gf in May.

Strength 'n Honour 50-1 (9-11) Towards rear, in touch, pushed along halfway and no response, last of 7, 12 1/4l behind Zuffolo (9-10) at Redcar 5f hcp (5) gd in May.

Surrey Noir (FR) 15-2 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, in touch with leaders entering final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Dark Kestrel (9-7) at Doncaster 6f stks (5) gd in May.

Universi Dominici 12-1 (9-8) In touch, pushed along halfway, not trouble leaders, 6th of 8, 9 1/2l behind Castan (9-6) at Catterick 5f (5) gs in Sep.

Tiger Trap 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, hampered over 1f out when weakening, no impression, 9th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Bird Of Play (9-7) at Haydock 7f hcp (5) gf in May.

Jax Edge 15-8fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon recovered chasing leaders switched right to near side rail over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Chepstow 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Class Member (9-6) by 3/4l, 5 ran.

Princess Savannah 28-1 (8-13) Made all, ridden and edged right approaching final furlong, stayed on, won at Thirsk 6f stks (5) gf in Jun beating Tothenines (10-1) by 3/4l, 6 ran.