Longer trip will suit Sabhan
His most recent effort at Redcar is the chief cause for optimism after the juvenile galloped on strongly to take third in a 10-runner maiden.
Having previously floundered in a Newcastle quagmire, Sabhan was reinvigorated on a brisker surface.
Although no match for the first two home, Lawn Jamil and Silver Blaze, that Redcar affair had the feel of a decent race.
Harker’s inmate also showed the extra furlong was to his liking that day, so it is of little surprise to see connections step him up to a mile here.
This looks quite a trappy affair, with several unexposed sorts waiting in the wings, but Sabhan might not be badly treated off a mark of 60.
It may pay to keep close tabs on the progress of Ellies Image, who runs in the digibet.com Handicap.
Nothing was finishing quicker in a seven-furlong Newcastle handicap last month, when she came from the speed to take fifth spot.
And while she is 6lb higher than when last successful, the four-year-old filly has been in top trim this term and is probably still on the upgrade.
Absa Lutte was an eyecatcher at Wolverhampton last time, and looks to have been unearthed a decent opportunity at Lingfield.
Michael Mullineaux’s veteran arrived with an encouraging late rattle to take fourth behind Little Jimmy Odsox at Dunstall Park, and is seemingly coming to hand again.
She is very difficult to win with – seven victories from 71 starts perhaps tells its own story – but Absa Lutte remains 3lb lower than when triumphant at Nottingham in May.
