Scottish Star set to shine in Canteen Handicap
Scottish Star is all set to shine resplendently in the Betfair Sponsors The Stable Staff Canteen Handicap (Betfair 10 Furlong Flat Series Qualifier), a high-stakes Class 5 contest that will go down at Sandown racecourse on Thursday, May 31. The high-profile race will commence at 6:15 (GMT).
On the Good To Firm track of 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 7 yards, the James Eustace-trained grey gelding will run against 16 rivals such as Barathea Dancer, Understory, Songburst, Armoise, Breakheart, Mafi, Chain Of Events, Height Of Summer, Twice Bitten, Golden Waters, Highlife Dancer, High On The Hog, Irons On Fire, Edgewater, Super Duplex and If You Whisper.
The four-year-old talented sprinter possesses a terrific track record. He has won 2 of his total 5 starts so far. After debuting with 7th position in June 2010, the brilliant runner elegantly broke his maiden on February 9, 2011----he was 7-4 favourite for that race.
The maverick sprinter moved on to finish 7th in the very next outing. He excellently notched up top spot in his last start on May 1, 2012.
Now, the talented son of Kirkwall out of Child Star is quite ready to make a big impact in the Handicap. He has as high as 90 percent chances to thrive in the race.
However, Irons On Fire can wrest success from the jaws of Scottish Star. The Lee Carter-trained gelding has won 3 of his total 11 starts to date. After winning Lingfield Park Owners Club Selling Stakes on December 31, 2011, the veteran sprinter moved on to finish first in Sharpthorne Classified Claiming Stakes on January 7, 2012.
The BPL Partnership-owned horse grabbed a third in each of his last two outings. He will surely give a tough time to Scottish Star.
Understory is too likely to do well in the race. The Tim McCarthy-trained bay gelding marvellously notched up a magnificent victory in his last start on May 3, 2012. As a whole, has won 4 epic triumphs to his name.
In this situation, there is likely to fierce battle today. Scottish Star will have to apply utmost effort to thrive. Good luck to all the runners.
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