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Very lightly raced in recent seasons and, having shaped as if retaining plenty of ability on his belated return for new yard over C&D in May, he's been unable to match that level in 2 starts subsequently.

Bright start for new yard on AW this winter landing pair of 12f Lingfield handicaps prior to good third at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in March. Feasible to think first start for 4 months was needed at Salisbury (14f) in June but his mark looks about right.

Useful mare who shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when third of 4 on return at listed level in April. Hasn't kicked on subsequently though. no impression when sixth of 9 in Newcastle Group 3 in June. Others arrive with more pressing claims.

Capitalised on sliding mark to land 7-runner Ripon handicap (12f) in April, keeping on well and in command near line. Exploits have been mixed in 3 starts since, including at the Royal Meeting latest but wouldn't be first from this yard to bounce back.

4-y-o who comes here at the top of his game, completing 4-timer at Windsor (11.5f) in June and losing little caste in defeat behind a smart sort over C&D 15 days ago. Only 1 lb higher now and expected to be in the mix again.

Gained second career success at Southwell (11f) in December. Hit frame next 4 starts on AW and not disgraced despite finishing last of 6 in York listed event penultimate start. Below best in Northumberland Plate latest so bounce back called for now.

Useful handicapper who rattled off hat-trick at Thirsk (12f) last September, winning cosily. Never got competitive in Old Rowley Cup final start and ran to bad to be true when last of 8 on return at York (11.8f) 4 weeks ago. Needs to step up plenty on that.

4-y-o who is enjoying a productive campaign, making it 3 wins from 4 starts since cheekpieces went on at Newmarket (14f) 3 weeks ago. headed last ½f but leading again close home. May not have reached his limit yet.

Not out of the first 3 during a busy second half of 2021 and give her running more often than not in defeat this term, fourth of 7 in face of stiff task at listed level at Newmarket (12f) 7 days ago. Return to handicaps rates more suitable.

Two wins from 4 starts as a 3-y-o and, having finished well held first 2 starts on turf during the spring, he's resumed progress on AW recently, scoring at Kempton and doing well in circumstances to follow-up at Newcastle (12.5f) 2 weeks ago. Serious player in hat-trick bid.