Burrito can taste victory, and Soca eyes Novice goal

THE handicapper did not miss Burrito for his win last time out, having raised him 10lb, but the lightly-raced gelding can continue his progression in the Seat Unique Handicap at York.

- By NICK ROBSON

A winner over 10 furlongs on the Rowley Mile last June, he was then beaten at Chester by seven lengths but any horse can be forgiven a poor outing at that tight track.

At Newbury last time out, John and Thady Gosden’s four-year-old looked much more at home on a conventional track and Benoit de la Sayette guided him home in front to win by half a length.

Unfortunately for connections the handicapper was not fooled and he hit him with a hefty rise, but it is perhaps telling that he holds an entry in the John Smith's Cup over the same course and distance he faces here.

John and Sean Quinn's Soca Star can put her experience to good use in the Juddmonte EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes.