4:02 Plumpton Tips

Sea Invasion comes into this after a recent run 13 days ago at Plumpton in a stronger Class 2 handicap over 3m 4½f, where he finished 5th, beaten 19 lengths off 115. He led for a long way that day before losing position late but kept on, suggesting the run wasn’t without promise given the higher grade (0??'145). He has proven form over this course and distance (3m 1½f), having won here off 113 in a Class 4 by 1¼ lengths, so the return to this trip and track is a clear positive. He also drops 2 lb in the weights, which further helps his case. Another key piece of form includes a narrow defeat at Kempton in a Class 2, beaten just 1¼ lengths by The Doyen Chief, now rated 141 ??' strong form in the context of this race. The drop in class, return to a more suitable trip, and a likely small field could all play to his strengths. If able to dictate or race prominently again, he looks capable of being competitive.

Bit of a chance taken here with this veteran who has 3 wins, including here this season. Unplaced here last time in the Sussex National. Cheekpieces fitted again, which may enable him to bounce back.