Raised 8lbs by the handicapper for his recent Southwell win, Captain Ivan won a shade cleverly under a fine ride from Paddy Cowley to keep the yard momentum going.
CAPTAIN IVAN went up 8lb following his recent easy success at Southwell. He bided his time in running down the long-time leader and took control just before the winning line. He is clearly thriving and will remain one to consider when he goes for the hat-trick
And The New continued his good run of form to win The Summer Plate Trial at Market Rasen under a fine positive ride from Adam Wedge.
AND THE NEW, unsuited by the track and drop back in trip at Cartmel last time, bounced right back to his best, winning a shade cosily. The Summer Plate will demand more but he's in cracking form and it'll be no surprise to see this veteran in the mix.
Captain Ivan won comfortably on his seasonal debut at Southwell in the capable hands of Paddy Cowley.
CAPTAIN IVAN drew clear over the final three fences to win eased down. The first-time use of the hood/tongue-tie combination surely made a difference, while he's run well when fresh before and does like Southwell.
