If this was Kempton then the chances of CARLTON SCROOP would be stronger even so the Tony Carroll runner gets the vote. Due to go up a couple of lb in the handicap in future races he obviously looks well treated and ran well in defeat last time over this course and distance. Houston Dynimo is also a couple of lb well-in and but is a bit in and out while Treacle Tart is looking very progressive since switching to racing under flat rules and might be well-treated on handicap debut. Cozy Tiger is on form and should run his race again but Carlton Scroop can take this.
Treacle Tart 9-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased leder over 3f out, edged left and led 1f out, soon ridden clear, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) pol beating Chincoteague (9-3) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Cozy Tiger (USA) 4-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway 8f out, chased winner briefly well over 2f out, came wide entering straight, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Proud Times (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jun.
Muzo (USA) 16-1 (9-9) Held up well in rear, still in last pair 3f out, switched right over 2f out, kept on well for hands and heels final furlong, went modest 5th close home, neares finish, 5th of 13, 13l behind Weathervane (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Houston Dynimo (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, disputed 2nd from 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Country Road (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Carlton Scroop (FR) 11-2 (8-13) Led, headed 4f out, chased winner, pushed out final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Country Road (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Penang Cinta 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, went 2nd briefly over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 11, 13l behind Pelham Crescent (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Parhelion 11-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, good headway to chase leaders over 6f out, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, well behind Yashrid (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Kitty Wells 5-1 (8-12) In rear, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind La Concorde (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol.