3.30 5f. 215yds. 13 Declared. Harry Bloom Memorial 'Brighton Bullet' Handicap (Class 4 ) of £20,000.00 3-y-o plus
1st - €10,468.00 2nd - €4,912.00 3rd - €2,454.00 4th - €1,228.00 5th - €612.00
Formscan - Abate was a convincing winner with first-time blinkers added at Lingfield last month. Equally effective over 6f, stepping up a furlong shouldn't be an issue and another bold showing is likely. However, this is competitive and a 6lb rise demands more. With that in mind, the attractively-weighted CHARLIE MASON shades preference after hinting at a revival with a couple of recent third-placed finishes in similar company. The Thames Boatman and Gold Star Hero also make the shortlist.