3.15 7f. 173yds. 16 Declared. Lady Dacre Bell 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 - A wide-open contest in which many will fancy their chances, including last year's victor Barley. Tim Easterby's charge is 6lb higher, but he went close at Thirsk latest and must be respected. Stablemate Mysteryofthesands has won two of his previous three starts and is a player, but there is none more in-form than progressive three-year-old IMPARTIALITY. Phillip Makin's gelding was hit with a 9lb rise after completing a hat-trick in fine style at Chester, but there should be plenty more in his locker. Others to note include Hartswood, Hot Cash and Epidavros.