25th May

410 Uttoxeter-It can be a little inconsistent but im very surprised at Lord Landens price here.In a race where there is a few stamina doubts about some of the runners,this horse is 2w-2p-8r over this trip.

With rain about,its also fine if the ground softens up and that would probably be preferable as it would count against several here.

The main danger is Deep Purple,whos been fairly progressive over fences and is a 2 time winner at this track.

However all its winning has been at a lower level than this,with its record in this grade being a very unimpressive 0w-1p-9r.

AlwaystheOptimist posted a good rating last time but that was over shorter and its form figures over this trip read 8th-5th-12th-18th.

Lemons Gent looks to need the ground really fast and that looks unlikely,it may also be a better horse over shorter.

Ballylifen pulled up last time but has a shout on its run the time before but a career record of 1 from 23 says it all.

Back Lord Landen 8pts at 7.0 at Bet365/Betvictor(Accept 5.0)-3rd(-8pts)Given a perfect stalking ride but just didnt come home in the way I hoped it would.Pretty disappointing.