Verdict

Kapamazov may progress now handicapping but Sam Thomas’ horses are running really well and JUST OVER LAND (NAP) can be forgiven his run over an extra half-mile at Chepstow in April – Sam Twiston-Davies is back on board. Lelant, on the other hand, probably needs further while Damask and Loukarak would need to improve markedly to land this.

Formwatch

Kapamazov 3-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, jumped right 1st, slow 2nd, pushed along before 3 out, no impression from next, 4th of 7, 17l behind Cold Sobar (11-6) at Newcastle 2m 1f mdn (4) hvy in Mar.

Lelant (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Prominent, left disputing second when rival pulled up before 2nd, joined leader after 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, well held in third when unseated rider last, at Ffos Las 2m 4f (4) sft in May.

Loukarak (FR) 80-1 (11-3) Held up in rear, effort 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 8, 19 3/4l behind Nibras Gold (11-11) at Ffos Las 2m hcp (4) gf in May.

Just Over Land (FR) 10-3 (11-6) Took keen hold, chased clear leader, ridden along after 3 out, soon beaten, at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp (5) gs in Apr.

Damask (FR) 18-1 (10-4) Held up in rear, ridden and headway into midfield before 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 12, 22 1/2l behind Regal Renaissance (11-10) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp (5) gs in Apr.