High Noon Black Cherry Vodka Soda Handicap

No longer the force of old but was back in good form in first-time visor at Bath (1m, good) three weeks ago, making smooth headway from the rear before finishing second of 11; still on a workable mark; good chance.

Came good with game AW win at Newcastle (1m; refitted visor) in May, his 13th start, and bounced back quickly from a lesser effort when close second at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last month; probably won't be far away.

Nine-race maiden (including two hurdle runs); raced too freely in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when dropped to 7f here last week and will need to settle much better over this longer trip; not the most obvious answer.

Displayed significant jolt of improvement to win very comfortably over C&D (good to firm) nine days ago, opening his account at the sixth attempt; needs to be taken very seriously.

Consistent 6yo who has won twice on Tapeta this year (7f/8.6f) and again ran well when fourth of 11 on turf return at Bath (1m, good) last month; holds no secrets from the handicapper but ought to give usual good account.