4.55 6f. 14 Declared. Carling Handicap (Class 6 ) of £6,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €3,140.00 2nd - €1,474.00 3rd - €736.00 4th - €368.00 5th - €184.00
Formscan - Hombre was a surprise winner at Thirsk last week and, off just 3lb higher, has to be shortlisted given that was his first race on turf. Joseph Parr's gelding needs to prove that wasn't a fluke, so it may be safer to side with previous C&D winner EY UP ITS JAZZ, who looked in need of the run at the same venue 11 days earlier. He has plenty in his favour with his match-fitness topped up, while Cubanista is also considered.