There can be no doubting that The Leader may be a better horse when he is set to face officially rated lesser rivals and he has to be respected in this company. However, he has to give the best part of two stone in weight away to Blazing Batman this afternoon and he may find the task beyond him if the ground comes up really testing. Therefore, Dr Phillip Pritchard's representative is fancied to make the most of a good opportunity on the terms of this race today. Little Ross and Soul should be able to make it interesting if they run anywhere near their best - while Renaloo is a better horse than form figures would suggest looked reluctant to start on occasions and is one to be wary of for win only purposes. That said, he does go well at this course and is also capable of getting into the shake-up if he consents to run anywhere near his best. However, this could be Blazing Batman's day, even though he racing from just of of the handicap. Pritchard, who is entitled to claim 5lb, has seen his horse run well in defeat this season and has an excellent chance to put things right now that he takes charge of the duties from the saddle
