Yale Smart Stride Apprentice Training Series Handicap (Part Of The Racing Excellence Series)

Below par the last twice and has to get back on track but he drops in grade and is 3lb lower than when a good third at Ripon (6f, good) three starts ago; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces and he's not written off.

Only fifth of seven at Hamilton a fortnight ago but she's twice made all there this season (5f, good to firm/good), including on her penultimate outing; also effective elsewhere and could bounce back with a bold show.

Two wins on AW in the winter and it was her first run for just over four months when sixth of seven over C&D 12 days ago; could show the benefit of that outing this afternoon and she had a very solid record here last season; no surprise to see a big performance.

Won at Nottingham (5f, good) in May and very close third at Catterick (5f, good to soft) next time; has won over C&D, and on fast ground, and there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

C&D winner who has the same mark as when scoring over C&D last September on his final outing for David O'Meara; however, this 8yo has been well below his best on his three outings this season.