17:35 Some Nightmare (NAP)
SOME NIGHTMARE has been in good form since joining John O’Shea from Gordon Elliott, running creditably when fourth here over 5 furlongs before taking a step forward to finish an unlucky third over 6 furlongs at Doncaster.
Some Nightmare went like the best horse at the weights at Doncaster, but he lost ground at a crucial stage when switched to get a run and was unable to make up the deficit – despite finishing powerfully.
That was an encouraging effort and he may not have shown everything he has to offer, so he appeals as the one to beat.
18:35 Top Secret (Next Best)
TOP SECRET looked to have been handed a stiff enough opening mark based on what he showed in two starts at Lingfield last season.
However, he showed much improved form on his return here over 7 furlongs, finding only an unexposed and well-handicapped rival too strong. The winner has gone on to land a handicap at Glorious Goodwood, meanwhile Top Secret himself has run well since and finished a close-up third at Newbury behind a subsequent winner.
He moved through the race as well as anything at Newbury, arguably going too strongly and that left him vulnerable inside the final furlong. Dropping back to 6 furlongs for the first time could be a good move.
19:35 French Riviera (Each-Way)
FRENCH RIVIERA didn’t make an encouraging first start for Jane Chapple-Hyam at Newmarket, but she stepped up markedly to finish runner-up here last time.
French Riviera was always well positioned, close up in a race run at just an ordinary gallop. However, she stuck to her task well and found only a thriving rival too strong.
The winner Songkran has struck again subsequently, extending his sequence of victories to four. French Riviera has relatively few miles on the clock for a five-year-old and could have a bit more to offer for this yard, while the step back up to a mile and a half will not be a problem.
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Timeform tips summary:
17:35 Some Nightmare (NAP)
18:35 Top Secret (Next Best)
19:35 French Riviera (Each-Way)
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