Joy Silvester Barbering Handicap

Proven winner, latterly off this mark in May, who was poorly drawn when said to have run flat next time; again disappointed last weekend and others arrive in better form.

Took a few runs to find his form for this yard but that saw his mark slide and a 7lb rise for last Friday's easy Yarmouth win (made all) leaves him 1lb shy of the rating off which he made his comeback in April; fair chance he follows up.

Said to have run flat when among the favourites last time, when the drop to 5f looked in her favour (two wins last autumn came over that trip); something to prove currently.

Held a couple of times (not best drawn on either occasion) off his revised mark since making all and beating a subsequent winner off 3lb lower over C&D in May; holds each-way claims back at this level.

Entitled to have needed his recent comeback, having been gelded and missed nine months; shaped well enough all things considered (pulled hard) at Windsor and should fare better for a yard enjoying a good week down 2lb.