LUCKY LIONEL can make it third time lucky at Newmarket today with victory in the NGK Spark Plugs European Free Handicap. The colt disappointed on his two trips from Richard Hannon's yard to headquarters last year. But he was taking on good opposition each time.
Racegoers elsewhere were left with little doubt that he was a very juvenile, well worth his place in the top three dozen in the international classifications. Today's seven furlong contest in which Lucky Lionel is far from harshly treated at the weights should prove ideal.
Fahs looks a very interesting contender on his first run for Reg Akehurst in the Babraham Handicap. It would be no surprise to see the four year old stepping up considerably on past form as Akehurst has a well deserved reputation for dramatically improving horses he has inherited from elsewhere.
Sacrament and Smart Alec return from lengthy lay offs in the Earl of Sefton Stakes. Each is likely to need the outing and Restructure looks a better bet.
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