Recent worthwhile form is thin on the ground in what is a modest handicap but HASSADIN (NAP) and Maccabees did win their latest starts. As he has proved effective on the surface, Michael Blake's charge is taken to follow up his victory at Fontwell as his ability to stay further is also a plus. Though pulled up at Wincanton, Allchilledout has had just the four career starts so may have a bit of scope. Malibu Rock looks the pick of Chris Gordon's two runners and Uranox should do best of those further down the weights.
Malibu Rock 9-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden 3 out, no impression, 5th of 9, 22 3/4l behind Cyclop (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Dec.
Allchilledout 5-1 (11-0) Held up in 5th, went left 3rd and 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (4) sft in Dec.
Hassadin 5-1 (11-12) Made all, ridden after last, kept on well, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Dec beating Loves Destination (11-6) by 6l, 8 ran.
Montecito (FR) 100-1 (11-7) Led until 2nd, chased leaders, weakened quickly before 6th, 12th of 13, dist behind Theo's Charm (11-7) at Plumpton 2m (4) sft in Dec.
Dutchesofrathmolyn (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Always behind, struggling 3 out, tailed off and pulled up 2 out, at Lingfield 2m (4) hvy in Dec.
Mon Petit Ange (FR) 100-1 (10-12) Midfield, hit 3rd, soon weakened, 12th of 13, dist behind New Street (10-12) at Stratford 2m (3) gs in Mar.
Maccabees 8-1 (10-0) Held up in mid-division, headway tracking leaders approaching 5th, led 9th, made rest, strongly pressed when hit 2 out, soon ridden, kept on run-in, won at Plumpton 3m 1f hcp (5) sft in Dec beating Miss Mayfair (11-2) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Uranox (FR) 5-1 (10-0) In rear, never on terms, 6th of 7, 24 1/4l behind Thepartysover (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) sft in Dec.
Asker (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, headway 5 out to chase leaders, weakened from 3 out, 5th of 8, dist behind Hassadin (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (5) hvy in Dec.
Minority Interest 66-1 (9-3) Towards rear, outpaced over 4f out, soon behind, last of 10, 29 1/4l behind Alshan Fajer (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Fifi L'amour (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Mid-division, headway 3rd, lost place after 7th, well beaten 2 out, 8th of 11, 19 1/2l behind Titch Strider (11-8) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
