Tommythetipper

Prydwen ran a big race last time out at Chester, finishing just half a length behind the in-form Spirit Mixer while carrying 9st 10lb. That was a strong effort in defeat and suggested he’s coming back to form. He’s got an excellent record on the all-weather ??" more wins on this surface than anything else in the field ??" and now drops back below his last winning mark of 105, which came when carrying top weight. Conditions look ideal, and with the same jockey booked again, there’s every reason to think he’ll go close at a nice price.

Footwork looks to be progressing with each run. He was a close 3rd last time out, just a length behind Olympic Candle, the 3/1 favourite, and that came after a comfortable 3-length win on his previous start. He posted a stronger performance in defeat last time, suggesting he’s still improving. There doesn’t appear to be a lot of pace on here, so he could well get an easy lead, and he drops 10lb in weight from that last run. Same jockey booked again, which is a positive. The favourite, Local Hero, looks short enough at 15/8, especially without his usual low draw. Footwork looks a solid alternative at the prices and should give another good account.