Hyderabad 19/1/2020

Hyderabad 19/1/2020

12.10 #5 GALLOPING GANGSTER is taken to follow up last course win despite being set to carry a class penalty. The blinkers brought him to life that day and, with the headgear retained, this looks teed-up for another big run.

12.40 #11 LONDON BRIDGE is sliding down the ratings and is capable of figuring at this level. He may have needed his first run as a gelding and could resume winning ways. 

Last twice failed favourite #12 ALL STAR GENERAL is considered the main danger with change in equipment. 

1.10 Right from the foot of the weights, it might pay to side with #11 EXPLOSIVE. Should go the longer trip on pedigree and show up well with positive switch in rider. #7 RENO STAR is a potential danger stepping up in distance. 

1.40 #5 LIGHTNING POWER shaped with an abundance of promise when second over C&D on debut and is entitled to improve with that experience now under his belt.

2.10 #3 KINGSWOOD has won three times at this course as a juvenile including in class 3 but he has been below his best since. This is an easier task than some he has faced, but he does need to put his best foot forward. While another class dropper #8 SEA CASTLE looks to be coming to the boil judging by his C&D fourth last time and can upset. 

2.50 In an open race, marginal preference is for #5 YOURS FOREVER, who has been running well in defeat in his most recent starts and that consistency is encouraging. 

3.25 #6 LOMBARDY left a favourable impression when winning on debut and looked one to keep on the right side of.

3.55 #9 PRINCE VALIANT disappointed over mile last time out as a favourite but will do better back over his pet distance and can gain compensation from low mark. 

#4 HIGHLY ACCLAIMED couldn't hold on and just missed last start. He has the speed to overcome drawing the widest barrier and is dangerous to ignore at this handicap. 

4.30 #2 CONSIGLIORI Won the Mansoon derby grade 1 comfortably and was a gallant runner-up in the 2000 Guineas earlier when the distance was against him. He's right in play now stepping up in trip. 

5.00 C&D winner #6 NOVA SCOTIA was beaten less than a length here last start and he can make amends with better saddle support. Appeals on handicap. 

DAYS BEST: LOMBARDY 

GOOD DOUBLE: LIGHTNING POWER 

GOOD LUCK