The card finishes with arguably the most competitive race of the day. Barton Nic showed age to be no barrier when posting a recent success at Uttoxeter. A six pound penalty is not harsh for that win and another good run is anticipated. Just Beth was second on that occasion and is weighted to reverse form for a three-quarters-of-a-length beating. Montagnette has dropped in the handicap but given that he was winning off a mark of 70, today's mark of 80 is still on the high side. L'Etang Bleu is given as our selection. Once rated 103, he showed some signs of a return to form when second to the useful Bee An Bee last time out. His win record is of obvious concern but the horse appeared to run for David Howard and this is an easier assignment today. Bisquet-De-Bouche is partnered by the useful Robert Biddlecombe. Although the horse has proved expensive to follow, he has at least been given an opportunity by the handicapper to get his head infront. He is selected here as the most likely alternative to our selection.
