THE old warrior SUMMERGHAND (3.55) is expected to open his account for the season in the Iveco Daily Business Trimline At Northern Commercials Handicap at Pontefract.
The nine-year-old gelding has been a noble servant to the David O’Meara yard, and has grabbed a number of big handicap prizes over the years.
Winner of the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood three seasons ago, he came good last September when adding the Ayr Gold Cup to his list of victories, beating Commanche Falls by a length.
While he has yet to enter the winner's enclosure this season, he ran well when unplaced in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot last month and this six-furlong contest looks a much easier task at a track he has won at before.
