Another Abbot (15:37 Salisbury — Class 3 Handicap, 6f)
A four-year-old gelding trained by the in-form W J Haggas — currently firing at over 20% in the last fortnight — and ridden by Tom Marquand, who has a strong 40% record on this horse across five rides. Another Abbot returned to winning ways at Yarmouth on 28 May, landing a competitive eight-runner handicap by a head off a mark 6lb lower than today, doing it with a tongue strap fitted, which he wears again.
He has a 50% win record over this 6f trip and goes well on similar going to today’s good to firm. The booking of Marquand and the yard’s current purple patch are major positives, and he’s drawn in the highest stall of the field, which is a genuine plus given the high draw advantage here.
Verdict: Back to win — in-form yard, trusted jockey, ideal draw, fresh off a recent win.
