Alcando runs off a career-low mark in the 3.00 at Bath today and makes plenty of appeal at 9/1 to take advantage now returned to the scene of his two career successes.
Denis Coakley’s charge scored twice over course and distance as a juvenile, with the last of those coming in a handicap off a mark of 77.
He went on to finish a fair 3 length fourth of 6 to Breton Rock (now rated 107) in a conditions event at Salisbury over 6f on soft ground and a head second of 11 to Effie B at Newbury on heavy ground in a handicap off a mark of 80.
Although he failed to progress in five starts last year, he started the campaign off a mark of 84 in a class 2 contest att Newamrket and now gets into this class 4 affair off just 70.
That is 7lb lower than when last successful and gives him major claims at the weights on the pick of his form.
The fact that the four-year-old has course winning form and handles underfoot conditions is also in his favour,an d with James Doyle in the saddle everything looks in place for a huge run.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 3pts each-way Alcando (9/1 Betfred, BetVictor, Paddy Power – BOG)