THE ARMED MAN is fancied to return to winning ways in the 7 th June Is Ladies Evening Handicap (4.40) at Wetherby.
Chris Fairhurst’s nine-year-old competes from 10lb beneath the BHA rating from which he gained his last victory – at Haydock Park in August 2020 – and should strip fitter for a return-to-action third at Thirsk 15 days ago.
The going that day was a bit on the soft side too, whereas the surface at the West Yorkshire venue is expected to suit the bay gelding better. At Bath, MONSIEUR FANTASIE (1.00) has been making steady progress on the sand and was a good second at Kempton Park last time out.
The first and third there have won since, so the form looks solid – and another small step forward could be enough for him to secure the spoils in the Cazoo Handicap.
Sunday racing tips
BATH
1.00 MONSIEUR FANTASIE (NB)
1.30 MACS DILEMMA
2.05 REGAL ENVOY
2.40 AIRSHOW
3.15 MERWEB
3.50 LITTLE HUSTLE
4.20 MY BOY CHARLES
4.55 ADATORIO
WETHERBY
1.45 EXCITING NEWS
2.20 CUBANISTA
2.55 MONTASSIB
3.30 BIG NARSTIE
4.05 LAZYITIS
4.40 THE ARMED MAN (NAP)
5.10 PEACHEY CARNEHAN
5.45 MOONLIT WARRIOR
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