Joe McHugh attractively handicapped
Charlie Mann’s charge was successful at Warwick two weeks ago when ploughing through the mud to beat Trenance by a length and a quarter, but he was value for a fair bit more than that as he idled once he hit the front.
The ground was heavy that day so the extra two and a half furlongs should not pose a problem and his trainer excels with young chasers, as the progress of Another Native has proved this season.
Before his win he had chased home the Paul Nicholls-trained Stavordale Lad in a maiden chase, form which received a timely boost last week when he won a decent contest at Newbury.
Mann’s seven-year-old has only been raised 4lb for his recent success and could notch up a sequence of victories.
Baron Blitzkrieg can make up for a disappointing run at Southwell on his latest start with victory in the Weatherbys Bank Novices’ Handicap Chase.
David Wintle’s charge was beaten a long way when third to Lord Rodney, much to the disappointment of favourite backers, but he was burdened with a 7lb penalty and that race probably came too soon for him after he had won at Hereford.
Refreshed from a little break and racing on better ground, compensation awaits in this two-and-a-half mile contest.
Kempton’s new artificial surface is in use again and Mirth can put a smile on punters’ faces by winning the Day Time, Night Time, Great Time Maiden Stakes.
