British EBF Michael Foster Conditions Stakes

Boasts a fine AW record and recorded a personal best RPR of 115 when dominating a good 7f handicap at Kempton 17 days ago; his one turf win came over C&D and he was second in this race in 2023; has to concede weight all round and unraced on faster than good so this might not be his day.

His career has been one of steady improvement and he enjoyed his finest hour when seeing off 17 rivals to win a valuable 7f handicap at Ascot last July (good to firm); ended 2024 with a solid second in Listed company at Redcar (7f, soft); has gone well fresh in the past but he's set to face competition for the lead and the cheekpieces he wore at the end of last season are discarded.

Unexposed 4yo who won three of his four starts as a 3yo, notably a Southwell Class 2 handicap the final time (7f); surged clear in the final furlong on that occasion and although he's taking on smart opposition here, he looks well worth his place in the field.

Tough handicapper who won handicaps at Epsom (7f, good to soft) and Goodwood (1m, heavy) last season; beaten in this race on his reappearance in 2022 and 2024 and others appeal more this time.

Smart 2yo, winning a 6f novice at Newmarket and the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy); absent since finishing down the field behind City Of Troy in the Dewhurst 546 days ago; 7f should be in range and this Lockinge entry needs monitoring in the market.