Newmarket
3.00pm
Alfie Solomons
He was a decent 2yo, winning at Newcastle and running well in a series of narrow defeats thereafter, and I reckon he is weighted to go well after showing more behind Wedding Date on his last two starts. He has been dropped another 1lb to a mark of 84 after his fourth over 5f here last time – he was rated 93 after his York second last year – and I the step back up to 6f will suit him. I like his midfield draw, hopefully the first-time tongue-tie will help and Richard has also been among the winners of late. I reckon he has a fair bit to recommend here, albeit in a very competitive sprint handicap.
